Perfect send-off for McCaw and Carter
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The Crusaders produced a devastating second half for a 58-17 rout of a very ordinary Reds team Christchurch on Saturday.
After leading just 15-10 at the half-time break, the Crusaders cut loose with six second-half tries to lead 58-10 - before taking their collective feet off the gas in the final 10 minutes.
The eight-tries-to-two rout kept alive the Crusaders' play-off dream.
However, of more significance it meant All Black legends Dan Carter and Richie McCaw were given a perfect send-off in what is likely to be their last appearance in Christchurch in the colours of the Crusaders…
After leading just 15-10 at the half-time break, the Crusaders cut loose with six second-half tries to lead 58-10 - before taking their collective feet off the gas in the final 10 minutes.
The eight-tries-to-two rout kept alive the Crusaders' play-off dream.
However, of more significance it meant All Black legends Dan Carter and Richie McCaw were given a perfect send-off in what is likely to be their last appearance in Christchurch in the colours of the Crusaders…
