The Crusaders left the Force behind as they scored seven tries. Photo: GettyThe good news for the Crusaders is they have won their first bonus point of the season in beating a Force team 45 to 17, under threat of being cut from this competition. The Force threatened to be little more than judderbars in the first half at AMI Stadium as the Crusaders ran in three quick converted tries, but their resolve refused to dwindle. And in extracting themselves, they went up the other end, won a penalty and then scored another through fullback David Havili. But as the Crusaders continue to develop under Robertson, that might not be a bad thing either.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 24, 2017 09:00 UTC