LIVE: Crusaders level scores against Reds in Christchurch
The Queensland Reds have struck right back for a 28-21 lead over the Crusaders after 62 minutes in Christchurch.
The Reds haven't tasted victory in Christchurch since 1999, coming off a tough loss to the Blues.
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Fraser McReight is a welcome return from suspension whilst Tim Ryan retains his spot after a hat-trick in last week's defeat.
Meanwhile, the Crusaders are back to their dangerous best after thumping the Rebels.
They can rise back into the top eight with a win, naming David Havili at flyhalf.
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65': Reds hang on after a five metre maul to the Crusaders, Zane Nonggorr coming up with the turnover
61': Harry Wilson charges down Havili's kick and scores under the posts Reds 28-21
60': Creighton gets the Reds back on the attack as they hunt for the try, rather than the penalty goal, and get their lineout pinched five metres out.
56': Some great defence from Harry Wilson can't stop Quinten Strange as the hosts are back in the contest 21-all
54: McLeod collects the loose ball and sprints away to put the Crusaders on the attack, with the hosts unable to execute with the Reds scrambling in defence
52': Corey Kellow slices through the defence for an easy try Reds 21-14
50': The hosts again are held up over the line
48': Levi Aumua continues to threaten and is held up over the line as the Crusaders have penalty advantage
43': Reds start fast and turn down an easy three, instead backing their forwards and Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen dives over for tries in back-to-back games. Reds 21-7
HALF TIME: REDS 14 - 7 CRUSADERS
38': Dallas McLeod crashes over for the opening points for the hosts. Reds 14-7
34': Crusaders power onto the attack inside the 22 as the Reds look to hang on before the break
25': Josh Flook sprints into space, before the Reds spread it to the other wing and Tim Ryan dives over Reds 14-0
20': Jock Campbell bursts into space to get the Reds on the attack, with Fraser McReight there to dive over the line after great work from his back-row partners. Reds 7-0
14': Reds survive several rolling mauls on their line to turn the Crusaders over as Scott Barrett leaves the field due to injury.
9': Cullen Grace strolls over after a lovely ball from David Havili, but the TMO finds a knock on in the build up. The Crusaders had the advantage and opt for the penalty, with Leigh Halfpenny spraying it left
5': A falcon gets the Reds on the attack as Mac Grealy finds space, allowing them to camp just outside the Crusaders 22. Reds loving the kick in behind for Tim Ryan, forcing the goalline drop out
2': Reds enter the Crusaders 22 early but blow the opportunity when the lineout is overthrown. They get another chance but get pinged for being in front of the kicker following a chip kick in behind.
LATE CHANGE: Ethan Blackadder is out, replaced by Corey Kellow with Tom Christie on the bench
CRUSADERS 21
Tries: McLeod, Kellow, Strange
Cons: Halfpenny 1/1, Fihaki 1/1
Pens: Halfpenny 0/1
REDS 28
Tries: McReight, Ryan, Toomaga-Allen, Wilson
Cons: Creighton 4/4
CRUSADERS v QUEENSLAND REDS TEAMS
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Brodie McAlister, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Corey Kellow, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitch Drummond, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Johnny McNicholl, Leigh Halfpenny
RESERVES: George Bell, Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Chay Fihaki
REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: Josh Nasser, Sef Fa'agase, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, John Bryant, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Philips, Suliasi Vunivalu
Referee: Jordan Way
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markey
HOW TO WATCH CRUSADERS v QUEENSLAND REDS
The Crusaders' clash with the Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:15 pm with kickoff expected at 2:35 pm.
