Neither scrum has dominated thus far. It has provided a great attacking platform for both teams.

After 28min, the Rebels have enjoyed 52% of the possession.

The Crusaders form a very solid maul which is far too strong for the Rebel pack, and they easily get over the line for a try.

The Crusaders have a 5m lineout, major opportunity to get right back into the game.

The Rebels put together a beautiful passage of pay which saw them going 40m over 19 phases. After some great hands and getting quick ball from the ruck, Timani is able to pick up and drive over the line for this years opening try.

Concussion

Slade loses the ball forward and Ellison toes it up field. Slade manages to get back to gather the ball, but Harris dives onto him on the floor and gives a penalty to the Crusaders.

The Rebels are back to 15 men. They have done well to hold out the Crusaders.

Fruean makes a great break through the midfield but somehow the Rebels manage to get hands on the ball at the ruck and win a penalty.

The opening 10min has been characterised by plenty of handling errors, which is to be expected this early in the season.