^Richie did play you idiot

Why didn't Richie play?

Dan Carter's is injured.

Sopaoga slots it but, the final whistle goes and the Crusaders get their first win of their Super Rugby campaign. By no means convincing but a win nonetheless

Penalty to the Highlanders five meters out from the Crusaders try line and the opt to go for the posts to get that Bonus Point but, it has to go over first. Pressure on Sopoaga now

Crucial turn over won by the Highlanders as they look to salvage something form this game

Crusaders penalized at the scrum , and the Highlanders tap and go only for the Crusaders to be awarded a penalty as the Highlanders infringed at the ruck. Slade could close out this game now with this kick at goal

Highlanders applying the pressure in the dying minutes of the game , forcing errors on the Crusaders.

Highlanders with the bit between their teeth now, and going for the kill. Play called back as the Highlanders are awarded with the penalty. Sopoaga takes aim.

A promising Highlanders attack comes to nothing as the final pass goes to ground