Slade hits the upright again and the ball bounces around only for the Crusaders to pouce on it and regain possession

Penalty to the Crusades and opportunity now for Slade to extend the Crusaders lead.

A cagey start to the second half from both sides, and the possession no win the hands of the Crusaders probing the Highlanders defense

Slade gets the second half started

Playing with the advantage the Crusaders applied relentless pressure on the Highlanders defense and McNicholl drives his way over the try line.

Crusaders finishing the half with their usual high intensity build up play resulting in the ball being over the try line but, the ref calls that it was held up and there will be a scrum 5 meters out with the Crusaders to feed

Slade extends the Crusaders' lead with a well taken kick at goal

Crusaders now in possession five meters out from the Highlanders try line catching the defense offside. Penalty to the Crusaders in an excellent scoring position

The possession changing hands regularly as both teams employing the up and under kicks in an attempt to gain the territorial advantage

Sopoaga takes a beautiful up and under and speeds his way forward and swings an inside pass when he really should have gone on the outside and the try is scored but, disallowed for a forward pass in the lead up. Missed opportunity