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The Crusaders crush the Blues 52-15 to secure their spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final. Despite missing key players, their exceptional intensity and execution helped them dominate the match. They'll face either the Chiefs or Brumbies for the title.
Read about the Crusaders' impressive 52-15 victory over the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals. Despite injuries, Scott Barrett's team outplayed their rivals in every aspect of the game, led by Richie Mo'unga's inventive attacking play. Leicester Fainga'anuku's two tries earned him a standing ovation and may have secured his All Blacks place. Meanwhile, the Blues struggled to match the Crusaders' intensity and made too many mistakes under pressure.
The Crusaders dominated the Blues in the Super Rugby semi-final, beating them 52-8 with Mo'unga's magic. The Blues were overpowered in the breakdown and couldn't keep up with the Crusaders' outside backs. See what happened in the game and how the Crusaders have an impressive playoff record.