Richie Mo’unga of the Crusaders makes a break against the Blues. Perhaps during the week they had read about the Blues being confident in their pack, and wanted to have the last say. In the end it was hardly a contest but still the Crusaders couldn't quite stretch their lead to be absolutely comfortable, although as the clock ticked past 65 minutes and the Blues tried but failed to break through, it was easily good enough. Mo'unga's try – he was over untouched after a Goodhue break – was just what Robertson would have wanted straight after halftime. Crusaders 25 (George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Jack Goodhue tries; David Havili 2 pens, 2 cons), Blues 8 (Patrick Tuipulotu try; Harry Plummer pen).

Source: Otago Daily Times February 14, 2020 19:41 UTC