The Crusaders have picked up where they left off in the second half as Christian Lio-Willie scores his second try of the night. Fullback Johnny McNicholl made the initial line break before throwing the try assist to the No.8 out wide. Massive ask for the Rebels from here as the home side leads 15-0 after 44 minutes.
The Crusaders lead 10-0 at halftime. The Rebels changed their entire front row after half an hour of misery and Jordan Uelese, Isaac Kailea and Taniela Tupou are now on the park. Look out Super Rugby Pacific. The Crusaders are looking more like their old selves as flanker Cullen Grace scores the second try of the night, also on the left wing. Grace collected a beautifully weighted kick from new winger Heremaia Murray to score. The Crusaders lead 10-0 after 18 minutes.
The Crusaders strike first at home with a try to Christian Lio-Willie. The No.8 had a sharp exchange of passes with winger Sevu Reece out wide to score. The Crusaders look in the mood tonight with Scott Barrett back in charge. They lead 5-0 after 11 minutes.
