The Crusaders manage to steal another Highlanders throw and swing the ball wide but, the ball is yet again knocked on by the Crusaders backs and the Highlanders regroup with another scrum inside their own half

The Crusaders on the charge changing the play from left to right but, after a barn storming Taufua run the ball is passed forward by Ellis and the Highlanders get the scrum feed yet again.

The Crusaders making a mess of the scrum as Kieran Read looks to pick and go but only manages to knock it on, Highlanders now with the scrum feed

I agree with that actually Barret is a very explosive runner and yes Slade over cruden defiantly :)

The Highlanders look to take the line out quickly but the ball is knocked on and the Crusaders have the feed to the scrum

The Crusaders win the ball off the Highlanders line out feed and look to go on the attack

Too many good options at fly half... Think Barret still edges him but I would have Slade over Cruden

The Crusaders back in possession now and attacking the Highlanders defense with intent but, in the end the penalty goes to the Highlanders as the Crusaders went off their feet at the ruck

Neat work off the Crusaders line out but the little kick ahead is gathered by the Highlanders defense

Penalty to the Crusaders in a very kick able position but, the Crusaders opt to set up the line out in an attempt to gain the maximum. The line out feed is poor and the Highlanders come away with the ball. In hind sight the kick at goal seemed the better option for the Crusaders