The Crusaders have cruised to a 41-7 win against the Highlanders to wrap up their Super Rugby preparations in convincing fashion. TEAUKURA MOETAUA/GETTY IMAGES Will Jordan of the Crusaders makes a break against the Highlanders in Wanaka. TEAUKURA MOETAUA/GETTY IMAGES Pari Pari Parkinson grimaces after taking some heavy contact in Wanaka. That helped the Crusaders into the game and they got into their attacking shape in the second half, with Fainga'anuku and Manasa Mataele looking menacing on the wings – aided by some poor Highlanders defence. The Crusaders start their Super Rugby campaign against Rob Penney's Waratahs in Nelson on Saturday week while the Highlanders have the bye in week one.

Source: Stuff January 24, 2020 06:45 UTC