Crusaders hold off Blues for place in final
- Dave Worsley
- Jun 14
- 1 min read
The Crusaders have returned to the Super Rugby Pacific Final after holding on to take defeat the Blues 21-14 in Christchurch.
Scores were locked 14-each at halftime but a try to Will Jordan sealed the game despite the Blues spending 38 phases attacking the Crusaders line.
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Mark Tele'a scored first in the 14th minute for the Blues followed by Rieko Ioane for the visitors to lead 14-0. However loose forward Tom Christie got the home side on the board in the 24th minute followed by Jordan in the 37th minute.
Jordan's try in the second half was nothing like his usual running display, instead he burrowed over the line for a try with 10 minutes on the clock.
The Blues then attacked and attacked with time almost up, but the Crusaders defence was resolute to hold their line.
The Crusaders are now unbeaten in 31 home playoff matches and will now play the Grand Final in Christchurch next weekend against the winner of tonight's clash between the Chiefs or Brumbies.
Crusaders 21 (Will Jordan 2 tries, Tom Christie try; Rivez Reihana 3 con) Blues 14 (Mark Tele’a, Rieko Ioane tries; Beauden Barrett 2 con) HT: 14-14.
Yellow cards: Braydon Ennor (Crusaders, 13min, head clash), Joshua Fusitu’a (Blues, 13min head clash), Hoskins Sotutu (Blues, 74min, head clash).
