Live Super Rugby: NSW Waratahs v Crusaders

That's it for this match.

The Waratahs put in but were simply not good enough. Their defence needs work. Too many misreads and too many mistackles.

Michael Hooper led from the front and was followed by Jake Gordon and Tolu Latu. Mack Mason came into his own in the second-half and showed his potential.

The Crusaders counter-attacked and offloaded their way to victory. The forwards led by Matt Todd did their job while Mitch Hunt, Tim Bateman and David Havili were the sparks in the backline.

That's four losses by Australian teams against New Zealand sides this weekend. Not the best way to make an argument for keeping five Australian franchises.

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Ben Funnell crawls over the line as the Tahs miss more tackles. The home side have been outclassed. Conversion successful. WARATAHS 22 CRUSADERS 41

Possible try Crusaders. Make that probable.

This came from deep inside the Crusaders half. A long ball released the Crusaders down the right flank before Hall finished it off. Conversion missed. WARATAHS 22 CRUSADERS 34

TRY! Bryn Hall an absolute cracker.

71st min: Great defence Crusaders. The Waratahs through flying bodies at the tryline but the visitors withstand all and David McDuling's knock-on temporarily relieves the pressure, although the Tahs have a lineout throw 25 metres out.

69th min: The Tahs are attacking with intent, but the Crusaders shut down the gap. A deliberate knockdown gives the Tahs a penalty and field position. Lineout 15 metres out.