Nadolo gets the best of Lachlan Turner once again. This time Nadolo puts in a perfectly weighted kick for the corner which causes Turner to hesitate as he thought the ball was going to roll out. Turner eventually picks it up and Nadolo smashes him into touch. Nadolo is winning the mental battle between the two.

A free-kick is awarded to the Crusaders at scrum time. Ellis kicks the ball down field and the Reds counter attack.

Dominic Bird gets his hands on the ball and holds on after the maul collapses. The Crusaders are awarded a scrum. Great maul defence by the Crusaders.

Crockett enters the maul from the side and gives a penalty away. Another 5m lineout and maul to follow.

The Reds form a maul but struggle to get any momentum.

The Reds win a penalty as the tackler did not release the player on the ground. The Reds opt not to take the easy 3 points, but instead set up a 5m lineout.

The Crusaders win a penalty deep within their own half and decide to take it quickly. The Crusaders show their brilliance on the counter as Slade immediately slices the defence and a series of inside passes leads to Codie Taylor eventually getting the ball out wide but is brought down near the tryline. Great exhibition of running rugby.

This match is extremely frenetic. Both sides are attempting to run everything, however the Crusaders have been far more effective on the counter.

Such pace!

Dan Carter receives the ball on a counter attack and makes a brilliant half-break before offloading to Slade on his inside. Slade does very well to throw a dummy and turn on the gas to go 40m and score under the poles. Slade then shanks the conversion kick in front of the poles.