Both teams seem eager to run the ball early in this game. However Treeby puts through a poor grubber over the tryline. Ball is dotted and the game gets restarted.

Reid gets his hands on the ball, winning Crusaders a penalty 40m meters out. Daniel Carter lines it up, he's slotted it. Crusader take the lead.

Crusaders win their line out, but after several phases they give away a penalty at the ruck.

Crusaders get the game going. Kick off is deep and well taken in the 22m. Immediately kick for touch.

Both teams are on the field, kickoff seconds away.

Hello and welcome to todays Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Highlanders. Plenty riding on this match and we are certainly in for a cracker! Ultimate Rugby will keep you up to day throughout.

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