Jordan ‘man of the moment’
The placings stay the same for the picksters after round five of Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa with Harcourts’ Ken McGrath sitting on top of the ladder.
Strawbridge’s Jason Strawbridge is in second place followed by PGG Wrightson’s Andrea Miller and Darren Marsom of Flooring Xtra in third equal.
Team Power Chill and Team Timmo’s are fourth equal.
The Gallagher Chiefs had a bye for round five. This Sunday they take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium. Kick-off is 3.35pm
Current Chiefs injuries - Angus Ta’avao (quad), Naitoa Ah Kuoi (concussion). Season ending: Atu Moli (hips), Laghlan McWhannell (knee), Luke Jacobson (hand), Michael Allardice (shoulder), Nathan Harris (shoulder), Ryan Coxon (thumb), Sam McNicol (ankle).
A sold-out Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch saw the Crusaders take down the Blues 26-15 after a very strong start from the away team.
In the first half, the one and only tried was scored by Blues dangerman Mark Telea. A beautiful pass from first five-eighth Otere Black saw Telea dive for a one handed try in the corner.
The Blues led at the halftime break 7-6 and led right up until the 60 minute mark.
In the 61st minute, Crusaders replacement halfback, Mitchell Drummond crossed the line to put them in front.
Will Jordan added to his try scoring tally for the season, proving that a move to the bench wouldn’t stop him from being a threat to the opposition.
This was the Crusaders 36th consecutive win at home.
Sunday’s game was between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.
TJ Perenara was the first to dot down for the home side after finding a gap in the Highlanders defensive line. Jordie Barrett added the extras
Winger Kobus van Wyk also crossed the line before halftime which saw the Hurricanes lead 12-0 at the break.
After 48 minutes another try was scored by the Hurricanes with Devan Flanders diving over.
Although 17-0 down, the Highlanders didn’t give up as the finally got on the scoreboard through the boot of Mitch Hunt after 50 minutes with a penalty.
Not long after, Aaron Smith scooted over to score for the away team.
A further penalty saw the final score go to 17-11.