Crusaders maul Bulls
2006-05-20 11:28
Sydney - Canterbury beat the Bulls 35-15 in Christchurch on Saturday to join Wellington in
next week's Super 14 final.
The Crusaders, who won the old Super 12 championship a
record five times including last season, outscored the South
African side five tries to two, setting up an all-New Zealand
final.
Wing Rico Gear crossed twice in the first half and lock
Chris Jack, hooker Corey Flynn and inside centre Aaron Mauger
scored in the second while flyhalf Dan Carter kicked two
conversions, a penalty and a drop goal.
Springbok wing Bryan Habana and replacement forward Pierre
Spies scored tries for the Bulls. Flyhalf Morne Steyn landed a
penalty and a conversion.
The Crusaders will host Wellington in next week's final
after the Hurricanes beat Australia's New South Wales Waratahs
16-14 on Friday.
- Reuters