SRA U20: Crusaders U20 v Highlanders U20

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Saturday, 17 April 2021
K/o 11.00am
Sky Sport 1

Crusaders U20

Highlanders TBC

[Kiwiwomble]

whats the sponsor on the jerseys? Highlanders have the same one

[Chris]

@kiwiwomble said in SRA U20: Crusaders U20 v Highlanders U20:

whats the sponsor on the jerseys? Highlanders have the same one

John Jones Steel

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Highlanders squad

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Great first try from the Crusaders' left winger, but Fihaki was the one who set it up.

The Crusaders U20s may be leading, but the Landers U20s are looking pretty good.

Crusaders 10 - 3 Highlanders

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Second try to left winger Macca Springer. This time a very nice break from the forwards, with an awesome offload from - I think - Dominic Gardner (or was it Corey Kellow?).

15 - 3 Crusaders U20

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Is Crusaders U20 replacement hooker Monu Moli related to Atu Moli? Just made an awesome turnover.

Highlanders U20 have almost 70% possession and show plenty of power on attack, but they can't get through the red & black defence.

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Half time:
Crusaders 15 - 3 Highlanders

The Crusaders played with a strong wind in the back, so the Highlanders will have that advantage in the 2nd half.

[Bovidae]

@stargazer said in SRA U20: Crusaders U20 v Highlanders U20:

Is Crusaders U20 replacement hooker Monu Moli related to Atu Moli?

Yet another brother. I don't know how many more there are.

[Stargazer]

That was a great try from Poliko. Strong player.

Crusaders U20s indeed struggling with the wind. What would normally have been a great, high kick, now just blew back to them, resulting in a Highlanders scrum because it didn't go 10m.

15 - 10 Crusaders

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You could see that try from Corey Kellow coming. Some great ball handling there from those young players; really good to watch. The Crusaders have some good forwards coming through in Kellow, Gallagher, Gardner, and obviously Segner (not playing this game).

Also some good players in that Highlanders squad, but I've sometimes trouble reading their jersey numbers.

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Great individual try from the Highlanders reserve halfback (who I don't think is playing at halfback), Nathan Hastie. It's getting close again!

Crusaders 20 - 15 Highlanders.

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Great passage of play from the Highlanders U20s, resulting in a second try to Hastie.

Highlanders take a 22 - 20 lead with just over 7 minutes to play.

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Crucial penalty to the Crusaders U20s. Strong wind, so can Fihaki kick it?

Yes, he can. Crusaders lead 23 - 22 with just over two minutes to play.

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This game is as exciting as a senior game.

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The Highlanders get a penalty. The hooter has gone. Can they snatch it?

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Cameron Millar kicks it! Highlanders win!

Full time: Crusaders 23 - 25 Highlanders

There was really nothing between these teams. If you haven't watched it, try to catch a replay if there is one. Great game, with some great quality rugby!