Preseason performance

By
Connor Haley
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A packed Fraser Park pavilion waits for the teams to take the field. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY

A 3500-strong crowd packed into Fraser Park on Friday afternoon as the Crusaders took on the Highlanders in a preseason friendly. The sold-out crowd were treated to an entertaining match with the Crusaders putting on a dominant performance to claim a 33-10 victory over their southern rivals.

Crusaders first five Taha Kemara was lethal with the boot, converting four of the five tries his side scored.
Will Stodart and Ethan Blackadder lead their respective teams out of the tunnel.
Crusaders flags were flying high.
Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau dots down for his second try of the game.
Reesjan Pasitoa lines up a conversion attempt.
Crusaders lock Tahlor Cahill rises to claim a lineout.
Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao (right) wears the scars of a hard-fought match.
Fans flood the pitch after full time in an effort to get an autograph and photo with their rugby heroes.
A pair of Crusaders fans watch on from the comfort of a nearby roof.
The Crusaders walked away victors on the day 33-10.

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