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The last game between these teams was cancelled due to the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
Scott Robertson’s men finished strongly to claim a bonus-point win against the Brumbies last week. Meanwhile, the Highlanders lost a close game against the Hurricanes in Dunedin.
One can’t see the Highlanders upsetting the Crusaders in Christchurch this Friday – especially without All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith.
According to Opta, the Highlanders rank 10th in the tournament for tries scored and 14th for points. They may struggle to pressure a Crusaders defensive line that is currently ranked second for tackle success rate (87%).
The Highlanders’ own defence has been poor this season. They may battle to contain the Crusaders this Friday, a side that is averaging four tries per match.
Stats and facts
– The Crusaders have won four of their last five completed games against the Highlanders, picking up a 45-22 triumph in their last played encounter.
– Each of the Highlanders’ last eight completed games have been decided by a margin of seven points or fewer; however, they’ve not won since round two.
– The Crusaders and Highlanders have each scored seven tries within the opening quarter of games in 2019, the joint-most of any teams in the competition.
– The Highlanders have conceded five tries after defending for seven or more phases this Super Rugby campaign; only the Waratahs (six) have conceded more after such lengthy possession.
– Highlanders fullback Ben Smith is set to play his 150th Super Rugby game; he’s crossed for two tries and provided one try assist in his last four away games against the Crusaders.
Players List:
Crusaders – 15 David Havili, 14 Braydon Ennor, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Whetukamokamo Douglas, 5 Sam Whitelock (c), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Michael Alaalatoa, 2 Andrew Makaio, 1 Joe Moody.
Subs: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Harry Allan, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 Quinten Strange, 20 Jordan Taufua, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Will Jordan.
Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Matt Faddes, 13 Rob Thompson, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Josh Ioane, 9 Kayne Hammington, 8 Elliot Dixon, 7 James Lentjes, 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Pari Pari Parkinson, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Liam Coltman, 1 Daniel Lienert-Brown.
Subs: 16 Ash Dixon, 17 Ayden Johnstone, 18 Siate Tokolahi, 19 Josh Dickson, 20 Jackson Hemopo, 21 Folau Fakatava, 22 Bryn Gatland, 23 Sio Tomkinson.
The last game between these teams was cancelled due to the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
Scott Robertson’s men finished strongly to claim a bonus-point win against the Brumbies last week. Meanwhile, the Highlanders lost a close game against the Hurricanes in Dunedin.
One can’t see the Highlanders upsetting the Crusaders in Christchurch this Friday – especially without All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith.
According to Opta, the Highlanders rank 10th in the tournament for tries scored and 14th for points. They may struggle to pressure a Crusaders defensive line that is currently ranked second for tackle success rate (87%).
The Highlanders’ own defence has been poor this season. They may battle to contain the Crusaders this Friday, a side that is averaging four tries per match.
Stats and facts
– The Crusaders have won four of their last five completed games against the Highlanders, picking up a 45-22 triumph in their last played encounter.
– Each of the Highlanders’ last eight completed games have been decided by a margin of seven points or fewer; however, they’ve not won since round two.
– The Crusaders and Highlanders have each scored seven tries within the opening quarter of games in 2019, the joint-most of any teams in the competition.
– The Highlanders have conceded five tries after defending for seven or more phases this Super Rugby campaign; only the Waratahs (six) have conceded more after such lengthy possession.
– Highlanders fullback Ben Smith is set to play his 150th Super Rugby game; he’s crossed for two tries and provided one try assist in his last four away games against the Crusaders.
Players List:
Crusaders – 15 David Havili, 14 Braydon Ennor, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Whetukamokamo Douglas, 5 Sam Whitelock (c), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Michael Alaalatoa, 2 Andrew Makaio, 1 Joe Moody.
Subs: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Harry Allan, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 Quinten Strange, 20 Jordan Taufua, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Will Jordan.
Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Matt Faddes, 13 Rob Thompson, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Josh Ioane, 9 Kayne Hammington, 8 Elliot Dixon, 7 James Lentjes, 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Pari Pari Parkinson, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Liam Coltman, 1 Daniel Lienert-Brown.
Subs: 16 Ash Dixon, 17 Ayden Johnstone, 18 Siate Tokolahi, 19 Josh Dickson, 20 Jackson Hemopo, 21 Folau Fakatava, 22 Bryn Gatland, 23 Sio Tomkinson.
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