Match Highlights: Crusaders v Highlanders

An outstanding second half performance by the Crusaders saw them cruise to a 43-17 home win over the Highlanders in round 9 of Super rugby. The Highlanders got off to the perfect start with an early try and penalty taking them into a 10-0 lead. The Crusaders hit back with their first score to trail 10-7 at the halftime break. The Crusaders showed their class in the second half, with an early try and penalty seeing them up 17-10. The hosts dominance continued with a penalty try and a further two tries to race out to a 36-10 lead heading into the final 10 minutes. The Highlanders responded with a score, but the Crusaders were in again shortly after for their sixth try of the match to seal an emphatic victory.