A Richie Mo unga masterclass saw the
Crusaders overcome two yellow cards to defend their
Super Rugby Aotearoa crown with a 24-13 victory over the
Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday.
For a period in the second half when the Crusaders were defending a narrow 15-13 lead, they were down to 13 men, with All Blacks Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece in the sin-bin.
But flyhalf Mo unga, whose footwork had baffled the Chiefs through much of the match, refused to be flustered as he produced raking touch finders to force them back and extended the scoreline with a drop goal and a penalty.
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Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021: All Black Liam Messam called into Chiefs squad
26 Apr, 2021 11:45 PM
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Liam Messam played his first game for the Chiefs in 2006. Photosport
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Former All Black Liam Messam has been called into the Chiefs squad as injury cover as the side prepare for the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa final in under a fortnight.
The 37-year-old Chiefs great and Taranaki loose forward Tom Florence have been added to the squad following season-ending injuries to loose forwards Kaylum Boshier, Mitchell Karpik and Simon Parker.
Boshier sustained a shoulder injury during last weekend s thrilling victory over the Hurricanes. Following scans, it has been confirmed he requires shoulder stabilisation surgery and is expected to be out for six months.
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