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The Crusaders made all of the early play but it was the crucial 10 minute stints immediately before, and after half time that decided this one. Thomas Waldrom was sin-binned for a defensive infringement at a ruck 5 metres from his own line. The Bulls put on 13 points before Waldrom returned and the tide [...]

In the 26th minute Australian referee, Stu Dickinson yellow cards Hurricanes prop Jon Schwalger for an indiscretion in a ruck on his own 5 metre line. TV replays showed that the ball was being transfered to the back of the Chiefs’ ruck when it hit a Hurricanes player and bounced clear. It was not swiped [...]