The Crusaders needed to win by 33 points or more to overtake the Highlanders on the ladder and ensure a spot in the Super Rugby transtasman final. Video / Sky SportThe Crusaders needed to win by 33 points or more to overtake the Highlanders on the ladder and ensure a spot in the Super Rugby transtasman final. The side needed to win by 33 points or more to overtake the Highlanders on the ladder and ensure a spot in the Super Rugby transtasman final. For much of the second half, the Crusaders' hopes of making the final looked in real jeopardy. With Glen Vaihu and Frank Lomani scoring for the Rebels, they closed the gap with within the 33-point margin the Crusaders needed to overtake the Highlanders.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 12, 2021 02:15 UTC