Top Performers: Crusaders v Stormers

A thrilling match in Christchurch as the Crusaders looked as if they had wrapped the game up by halftime but the Stormers fought back early in the second half but in the end, the Crusaders were able to come away with a 23 point victory

Here is the top performers from a stellar match:

Jack Goodhue

The young All Black started his Super Rugby season well last week and did even better tonight as he assisted 3 of the Crusaders first 5 tries by halftime.

He was solid on defence making over 12 tackles and made intelligent decisions throughout the match.

Jack Goodhue assisting 3 of the Crusaders tries and George Bridge is on a hattrick 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oiFo3TEqvv

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George Bridge

Bridge scored two tries for the Crusaders, adding to the one he scored against the Chiefs last week. 

The speedy winger was exceptional in the air and got the Crusaders on the front foot with some excellent runs from deep.

He also combined well with his fellow outside backs, he made 45 metres, beat 2 defenders and made 2 clean breaks 

Richie Mo'unga

The Crusaders playmaker marshalled his troops to an impressive 45-21 victory over the Stormers with his brilliant game management.

Mo'unga took the ball to line well and put his fellow teammates into space with well-timed pass and excellent vision.

He also bagged a try for himself with some impressive footwork.

Cobus Wiese

A man on a mission for the Stormers, Wiese worked tirelessly for the Stormers for a full 80 minutes.

The 20-year-old made 10 tackles, carried the ball over 13 times and gained more than 50 metres. 

He also beat 4 defenders, made 2 clean breaks and got on the scoresheet.

Sam Whitelock

Another masterclass at the lineout by the Crusaders captain as his side stole 4 of the Stormers lineouts. 

Whitelock led from the front, as per usual, as he made a massive 20 tackles, carried the ball well and was destructive at the breakdown.

David Havili 

The All Black outside back topped the metres gained in this match, making over 100 metres, he also beat the joint most defenders beaten (6) and made 2 clean breaks.

Havili defused a lot of the Stormers high kicks and was exceptional when linking up with George Bridge and Seta Tamanivalu.

He also made a crucial turnover that meant the Crusaders maintained their bonus point.