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Crusaders Dominate Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Match
The Crusaders defeated Moana Pasifika 50-21 in a Super Rugby Pacific match held in Albany. The defending champions dominated the second half after holding a narrow lead at halftime.
The Crusaders, the defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, secured a decisive victory against Moana Pasifika in Albany. The match was a rematch of last year's game, where Moana Pasifika had upset the Crusaders. The Crusaders led by only three points at the break but took control in the second half. Early in the game, Moana Pasifika's Julian Savea sustained an arm injury. Sevu Reece scored a try, adding to his record as Super Rugby's most prolific try scorer. Chay Fihaki also scored a try, following a precise kick from Cooper Grant.
Key Facts
- The Crusaders defeated Moana Pasifika 50-21 in Albany.
- Julian Savea of Moana Pasifika was injured early in the match.
- Braydon Ennor scored the opening try for the Crusaders.
- Sevu Reece scored a try, extending his lead as Super Rugby's top try scorer.
- Chay Fihaki scored a try following a kick from Cooper Grant.
- Lalomilo Lalomilo scored a try against his former team, the Crusaders.
- Tevita Ofa scored a try, briefly giving Moana Pasifika the lead.
- Fainga'anuku initiated the second-half scoring with a forty-metre run.