Brendon O'Connor of the Crusaders is driven over under a pile of fellow forwards to score a try against the Brumbies. Trailing 19-7 after a scrappy first half, the Brumbies drew within two points of the champion Crusaders midway through the second spell. To that point, the Brumbies challenged the Crusaders at the set piece, particularly the lineout. Defensively the Brumbies also forced the Crusaders into uncharacteristic errors, evoking regular frustration from the coaching box. While the Crusaders scored five-tries-to-four their attack lacked penetration from the midfield where they were often guilty of drifting across field.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 15, 2021 10:30 UTC