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As it happened: Brumbies take down Crusaders, 31-24

21:58 pm on 18 May 2024

Fergus Burke of the Crusaders during the Super Rugby Pacific Rugby match, Crusaders Vs Brumbies, at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 24th March 2023. Photo: John Davidson / Photosport

The Crusaders' season is all but over after suffering a dramatic last minute defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday evening.

The Brumbies were awarded a penalty try in the final seconds to claim the 31-24 win.

Team lists

Brumbies: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Tamati Tua, 11 Ollie Sapsford, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Nick Frost, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (c), 2 Connal McInerney, 1 James Slipper

Bench: 16 Liam Bowron, 17 Rhys van Nek, 18 Sosefo Kautai, 19 Tom Hooper, 20 Luke Reimer, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Jack Debreczeni, 23 Ben O'Donnell

Crusaders: 15 Johnny McNicholl, 14 Chay Fihaki, 13 Jone Rova, 12 David Havili, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Fergus Burke, 9 Noah Hotham, 8 Christian Lio-Willie, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Cullen Grace, 5 Quinten Strange, 4 Antonio Shalfoon, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 1 Joe Moody

Bench: 16 George Bell, 17 George Bower, 18 Seb Calder, 19 Jamie Hannah, 20 Dom Gardiner, 21 Mitch Drummond, 22 Rivez Reihana, 23 Macca Springer