Crusaders 33-16 Hurricanes: Taylor crosses twice in dominant win
The Crusaders made it two wins from two games to start the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season with a 33-16 victory over the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Sunday.
The 2019 Super Rugby champions trailed 6-0 early but capitalised on Ardie Savea's sin binning to pile on 33 unanswered points to race away with an emphatic victory which underlined their title credentials.
The Crusaders finished with five tries to two, led by All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor who scored a double, while he set up Richie Mo'unga (four conversions) for his try.
Flanker Ethan Blackadder and lock Scott Barrett also touched down before half-time as the hosts opened up a 26-6 lead at the break.
Full Time at Orangetheory stadium, @crusadersrugby take the cake against a tough @Hurricanesrugby side.
— Crusaders (@crusadersrugby) March 7, 2021
Thanks to all the fans who braved the unusual weather tonight! #CRUvHUR #FOREVER pic.twitter.com/Vtw8ST0wXn
After Taylor's second try in the 46th minute, the Hurricanes pulled one back thanks to Ricky Riccitelli with steady rain falling in the second half.
Will Jordan was disallowed a try for the Crusaders after he was unable to ground the ball cleanly.
Moments later the Hurricanes went down the other end to add respectability to the score with Peter Umaga-Jensen scampering over in the corner.
"It wasn't a complete performance but we can be happy with the result nonetheless," Crusaders captain Barrett told Sky TV.
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