friday afternoon and work is finished for another week and what a rugby union match to start the weekend of with. the crusaders are on fire at the moment.
the crusaders have played the chiefs 15 time with the chiefs only winning 4 time
this venue will be the first time they have played there
crusaders have won 3 out of last 5 matches between the two teams
Last five results
12 Mar 2010 Chiefs v Crusaders 19-26 Hamilton
14 Feb 2009 Chiefs v Crusaders 13-19 Christchurch
18 Apr 2008 Chiefs v Crusaders 18-5 Hamilton
04 May 2007 Chiefs v Crusaders 30-24 Christchurch
10 Mar 2006 Chiefs v Crusaders 19-25 Hamilton
the teams
Chiefs :1. Toby Smith , 2. Hika Elliot , 3. Ben Afeaki , 4. Romana Graham , 5. Isaac Ross , 6. Liam Messam , 7. Tanerau Latimer , 8. Fritz Lee , 9. Brendon Leonard , 10. Mike Delany , 11. Sitiveni Sivivatu , 12. Dwayne Sweeney , 13. Richard Kahui , 14. Lelia Masaga , 15. Mils Muliaina
Reserves: , 16. Aled de Malmanche , 17. Nathan White , 18. Craig Clarke , 19. Scott Waldrom , 20. Tawera Kerr-Barlow , 21. Tana Umaga , 22. Tim Nanai-Williams
Crusaders :1. Ben Franks,2. Corey Flynn,3. Owen Franks,4. Brad Thorn,5. Chris Jack,6. George Whitelock,7. Matt Todd,8. Kieran Read (c),9. Kahn Fotuali'i,10. Matt Berquist,11. Zac Guildford,12. Sonny Bill Williams,13. Robbie Fruean,14. Sean Maitland,15. Israel Dagg
Reserves :16. Quentin MacDonald,17. Wyatt Crockett,18. Luke Romano,19. Richie McCaw,20. Andy Ellis,21.Tom Marshall,22. Adam Whitelock
yes boys richie mccaw is back this will be his first game this year and i expect a big return game from him
the odds
crusaders $1.26 chiefs $4.00 line set at -9
i must say i really think crusaders will win this match and 9 points isnt a lot
my bet will be crusaders -9
gl guys and i will be posting live stream and be talking during match
cheers ipod