Tom Sanders from the Crusaders tackles Domingo Miotti from the Western Force. Here they were at least competitive and edged the second half in terms of their attack and ability to keep the Crusaders under pressure. In the end it was crucial and the tiny margin may cost the Crusaders a place in the final. Douglas' try from a driving maul off a lineout put the Crusaders 17-7 up and seemingly in the clear. "It's been a bit of a theme the last couple of games leaking points, and that one really hurts," Crusaders skipper Scott Barrett said afterwards.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 04, 2021 21:45 UTC