The Reds had gone 11 phases inside the Crusaders 22m area before losing it forward. Crusaders scrum inside their own 22m area.

The Reds win a penalty at scrum time. The scrums have have been well contested thus far. Reds lineout near the Crusaders 22m line.

The Reds have a scrum on their own 10m line.

Nadolo is destroying Lachlan Turner with ball in hand. Turner is barely able to slow him down.

End to end stuff. Plenty of turnovers at the ruck. Both sides are keen to keep the game going. Horwill gets fingertips to the ball while attempting an interception, but he loses it forward. Scrum on the halfway line to the Crusaders.

The Reds have been effective at the breakdown thus far, making some quality turnovers, but insist on kicking possession away to the Crusaders who have no problems counter attacking.

Penalty to the Reds, going off their feet at the ruck. O'Connor lines up a kick.

The Crusaders spread it wide to Nadolo who has space 25m out. He barges over Turner before drawing a number of defenders. He throws a perfect pass infield while fending off the defenders and Ellis easily collects the ball and dives over the line for a try. Brilliant strength and vision by Nadolo.

The Crusaders counter attack and look very dangerous with ball in hand. Tuitavake makes a good break to put his side on the front foot.

Colin Slade gets things underway with a deep kickoff. Reds immediately clear up field.