Here’s the latest on Crusaders v Chiefs based on the most recent publicly available reports I can reference:
- Recent match reports indicate the Chiefs edged the Crusaders 35-19 in Christchurch, with Damian McKenzie sparking the second-half comeback and Wallace Sititi crossing late to seal the win. This followed a nine-point halftime deficit for the Chiefs.[3]
- In earlier rounds, Crusaders and Chiefs games have featured high-scoring affairs with standout moments from key players such as Chay Fihaki and Will Jordan for the Crusaders, and Damien McKenzie for the Chiefs.[1]
- Team news around Round 1 and Round 2 matchups has shown both teams rotating squads and dealing with injuries, but typically naming captains and leadership groups ahead of clashes remains consistent (David Havili as Crusaders captain in recent cycles).[4][5]
If you want, I can pull the very latest match report and lineups from the Crusaders’ official site or a major sports outlet and summarize with a focus on:
- Final score and key momentum swings
- Top performers and any notable injuries
- Team selections and changes from the previous meeting
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A 50-22 from Chay Fihaki set the Crusaders up for a lineout. Noah Hotham went close to the line, before some quick hands by Chay Fihaki sent Tom Christie flying over in the righthand corner. Rivez Reihana flawlessly slotted the conversion from the sideline to give the Crusaders an early 7-point lead. Will Jordan limped from the field in the 19th minute with a knee issue and was replaced by Dallas McLeod, while Daniel Rona left the field for an HIA and was replaced by Gideon Wrampling. Another...
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crusaders.co.nzRound Two Team Naming v Chiefs The Crusaders are set to face the Chiefs in an exciting Super Rugby Pacific round two clash at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton this Friday, February 21st, at 7:05pm. Captain David Havili will lead the team once again, with support covered right across the field with vice-captains Ethan Blackadder at openside flanker and Will Jordan at fullback.
www.crusaders.co.nzThe Chiefs nearly leveled the score before halftime with a try from lock Brodie Retallick, converted by Damien McKenzie in the No. 10 jersey. 10-7 when the field retreated to the sheds for oranges. That was the lot for points scored by the red and black, with the Chiefs putting up another 24 in the second half with tries from Sam Cane, Alex Nankivell and Cortez Ratima, and three conversions and a penalty from Damien McKenzie. … Crusaders 10 (David Havili try, Richie Mo'unga con, dg) Chiefs 31...
crusaders.co.nzIt doesn’t get much better to kick things off for 2024 than a battle with the Chiefs. They are arguably our most fierce competitors, the two sides no doubt ready to put on a show.
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