Crusaders edge Force

Crusaders edge Force

24 Jan 2009

The Super 14 champions sneaked a 24-19 win over the Force in Perth.

The Force went to a 19-5 lead at half-time, but the Crusaders struck back typically in the second period. Although the quality of play left a lot to be desired, the Saders scored three tries after the break. George Whitelock picked up his second while Jared Payne and Kade Poki also crossed the line.

The Force will play the Reds on 5 February while the Crusaders are up against the hapless Highlanders next Friday.

Force - Tries: Penalty try, Josh Tatupu, Josh Holmes. Conversions: Scott Daruda (2).
Crusaders - Tries: George Whitelock (2), Jared Payne, Kade Poki. Conversions: Colin Slade, Hamish Gard.


14 Comments

  • 1.wooden spoon: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 12:32 pm

    Expected result for the champion dragons.

  • 2.wooden spoon: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 12:32 pm

    The Crusaders make a habit of the 2nd half comebacks.

  • 3.Bagel: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 13:40 pm

    Hapless Highlanders? Quite harsh…

  • 4.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 13:49 pm

    The Australian news previewed thsi news as “Force give Crusaders a shock”

    hehe they are soooo lame

  • 5.Wezwp: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 13:50 pm

    Crusader’s are a kak team. They s14 up for grabs this year. How does a sharks, stormer’s s14 final sound.?

  • 6.cane: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:00 pm

    #5 Wezwp:

    Wezzer,
    Crusaders will be there or there abouts. As will the Sharks…………….
    ……..Storm Boys 5th or 6th. Showing style and panache……but mid-table as usual.

  • 7.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:00 pm

    #4 church – like chch but pronounceable:

    They = much of the Australian media

  • 8.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:02 pm

    #5 Wezwp:

    It will be much closer. Canes are favourites in my book.

    Can I please tack you up on a bet about your kak comment?
    Lets make a wager. Just where do you think the Crusaders will finish?

  • 9.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:03 pm

    #5 Wezwp:

    Who are your team Wezwp?
    Lets make a bet to donate to a charity for whos teams comes behind the other. Come on, put your money where your mouth is

  • 10.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:05 pm

    #3 Bagel:

    I think that the Highlanders will be better than last year. I think all teams will be better than last year except maybe the Tahs, Blues and Crusaders.

  • 11.wp_boytjie: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 14:52 pm

    You can’t just write the Crusaders off. They still have McCaw and they won’t be in the bottom half of the log thats for sure. I agree with “put your money where your mouth is” , i’m not gonna talk up my team or bash another , until the competition is in full swing.

  • 12.Puma: Reply to this comment
    24 Jan 2009, 15:15 pm

    #11 wp_boytjie: Agree you cant count out the Saders. Still think they will be in the top 4.

  • 13.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    25 Jan 2009, 21:43 pm

    #5 Wezwp:
    lol,what a stupid immature comment,i bet you didnt even see the game!!
    And have you noticed the season officially hasnt started yet,so i think you should just calm down

  • 14.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    25 Jan 2009, 21:57 pm

    JC
    Do you watch rugby at all.Hapless highlanders? and yet SA consistently take the wooden spoon in most tournaments in the SH,what do you call those teams??
    At beginning of the Tri Nations we didnt say oh NZ against the hapless SAs seen as SA have taken the wooden spoon in 3N more than anyone else.Your comments are the sort i like to cut and paste for later reference

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