Force get the game underway, Crusaders attempt to run the ball out of their 22m before eventually clearing up field, The Force run it back at them but the ball is quickly turned over at the ruck by the Crusaders. They clear the ball but it was a poor kick, Force lineout on halfway.

Both teams are back on the park, the Force will be looking to seriously improve on their first half performance.

Crusaders had 58% possession to the Force's 42%, as well as 75% territory to the Force's 25%.

A very dominant performance by the Crusaders, starving the Force of both possession and territory. Stats to follow.

Force clear the ball and the Crusaders are on the counter. The ball gets stolen at the ruck multiple times before a penalty is awarded to the Crusaders after the Force entered the ruck from the side. Slade to add the extra 3 points going into halftime.

Crusaders put in a grubber for the corner and nearly regather it. Ball goes out of play, Force lineout 10m from their own tryline,

Crusaders have a lineout on halfway. Force really struggling to get any sort of territory so far.

After an exchange of kicks, Slade puts in a beautiful kick into the Force's 22m. The Force take a big risk and take the lineout quickly while being under pressure, they clear the ball but Nadolo counter attacks and barges his way back into the 22m area. Fortunately for the Force they win the ball and clear it up field,

Go chiefs

The Crusaders lose the ball forward at the lineout and the Force clear the ball and set up a Saders lineout on halfway.