I blame Penney

Johnny Mac has been a standout for us, so very unlucky to miss out.

Only surprise in the forwards is Sykes-Martin getting the bench spot.

5"C with a fresh southerly wind blowing.

I'm reminded of a quote from Queensland's Jeff Thomson, playing cricket in England.

"At home, it's not even as cold as this in my fridge".

Thankfully next year Crusaders are moving into a stadium with a roof.

Will Jordan tap back genius.

The more I watch Tate, the higher I consider the chances of Lions success if he's starting.

Sick hands Havili....

Crusader fans doing their absolute best to single handedly bring the super rugby average fan attendance down

Nice break. Surely Hotham was offside a couple of phases later?

10 minutes in. Blackadder extends this season's onfield time by nearly 10%...

Great carry by Havili. Nonu like power, stepping and passing.

Really nice hands from Ennor too.

World class fullback play. Brilliant work to maneuver himself to not make any tackles on the reds break then kicks it into touch with his winger in space.

@antipodean said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

The more I watch Tate, the higher I consider the chances of Lions success if he's starting.

A good runner of the ball but that's basically it. There's a reason why he's never locked down the 9 jersey for Australia... There must be better options for the bench still.

Havili follows it up with an adroit kick into touch forcing the Reds to a defensive lineout five metres out.

Subsequent lineout the Reds fuck it up and Crusaders score

Where's the crowd?

Barrett for AB captain.

Reds should have mauled themselves out of if trouble there.

@NTA said in QF Crusaders v Reds:

Where's the crowd?

At home

5 degrees and a southerly

Having been there I can confirm the stadium is an absolute shithole.