Super 15 Rugby 2013: Standout Performers in Crusaders’ Victory over Reds

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Published: July 21, 2013

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As was expected, at least according to the bookies’ odds, the Canterbury Crusaders mauled their way past the Queensland Reds this weekend to book their spot in the Super Rugby semi-finals for the 12th season in a row.

In the end, the Australian visitors were more than a shade off the pace, and despite coming close on several occasions, they were prevented from scoring even a single try in their 38-9 defeat.

Depending on how the qualifier between the ACT Brumbies and the Central Cheetahs pans out, the Christchurch titans will now face either the Waikato Chiefs or the Blue Bulls in the next round of the postseason.

Focusing on the now, however, the following players were largely responsible for Crusaders’ most recent demolition. These stars chose to shine at the right moment yet again for the New Zealand franchise.

 

George Whitelock

One of four Whitelock brothers to have taken to the AMI Stadium pitch on Saturday, George’s contributions in both attack and defence currently put him at the top of the family tree.

The 27-year-old was unfortunate to have a try disallowed after getting held up just prior to halftime, but Whitelock had plenty of other occasions to add five to his side’s tally.

Crashing the ball up the middle of the pitch, the back-rower often drifted into the channels rather than get sucked in unnecessarily. He made himself available as a big, physical first receiver whenever possible.

Whenever that wasn’t the case, Whitelock ensured that his support was dangling off the shoulder of the ball-carrier, making it that much harder for the Reds to get any sight of the ball.

 

Ryan Crotty

Still a budding talent in the Crusaders system, Ryan Crotty showed his potential to become the team’s leading force in the middle of the pitch, grabbing two tries against the Reds this weeke...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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