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Super Rugby semi: Crusaders and Blues locked in tight battle
- The Crusaders overcame an early deficit to defeat the defending champions, the Blues, 21-14 in a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final held on June 13 at Christchurch Stadium.
- Following their victory over the Chiefs last weekend, the Blues have made a single adjustment to their lineup by naming Zarn Sullivan to begin the match in the fullback position.
- The Blues led 14-0 early, with Rieko Ioane scoring, but the Crusaders fought back with two tries from Will Jordan and one from Tom Christie.
- The match featured a Blues sin bin for Joshua Fusitu'a, a yellow card for Braydon Ennor, and a final score securing the Crusaders' 17th Super Rugby final.
- The Crusaders maintain a 31-match unbeaten playoff streak at home and will host the final; the Blues’ loss ends their bid for back-to-back finals.
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The Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final after edging the Blues 21-14 in the first semifinal
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Blues set for tough semi-final showdown in Christchurch
The Blues are preparing to take on a tough Crusaders side in Christchurch tonight, June 13, in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. File photo supplied The Blues The Blues have made just one change to their starting line-up for Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Zarn Sullivan slots into the starting role at fullback in place of Corey Evans, with the remainder of the game day 23 unchanged from la…
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