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Crusaders rout Brumbies

06:37 am on 25 April 2016

The Crusaders have thrashed the ACT Brumbies 40-14 in Canberra, to move to within one point of Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs.

Jone Macilai on the run Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The Crusaders are second in both the Australasian and New Zealand conferences as well as second overall.

The Crusaders scored six tries to two, as they inflicted the worst-ever home losing margin on the Brumbies.

Look back at how the match unfolded here.

It's the Brumbies' third loss of the season, leaving the Canberra-based franchise sitting a point behind the Rebels on the Australian conference standings.

Sam Carter is tackled by Luke Ramano during the Super Rugby union match, Brumbies vs Crusaders in Canberra. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

-ABC