Blues hand winless Crusaders fifth straight Super Rugby loss
Sevu Reece of the Crusaders looks on during the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park on 23 March 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Waikato Chiefs secured a 28-21 victory over the Otago Highlanders, with Kemu Valetini's drop goal in extra time sealing a thrilling 39-36 win for the Fijian Drua against the New South Wales Waratahs. It was a sobering result for the winless seven-time defending champions, who trailed 9-6 at halftime but dropped from contention when they conceded converted tries to Ofa Tu'ungafasi and A.J. Lam soon after the interval.
"We just wanted to make it real simple this week. The Crusaders have dominated the physical battle, that set piece battle, every year that they've been successful," Perofeta said. The visitors earned a bonus point by crossing twice in the closing stages after Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson was shown a yellow card for a high tackle.
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