WATCH: Codie Taylor scores a 40 metre blinder to kick off the new season

The Crusaders kicked off the 2021 season in style with All Blacks Sam Whitelock and Codie Taylor combining wonderfully.

Taylor tore through the Highlanders defence from 40 metres out after a great tip on from Sam Whitelock.

Codie Taylor has some serious wheels 🏎 #SuperRugbyAotearoa #HIGvCRU pic.twitter.com/v0749Jdn81

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) February 26, 2021

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