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Scott Robertson rues missed bonus point in Crusaders' win over Force

Scott Robertson rues missed bonus point in Crusaders' win over Force

By Naveel Krishant
05/06/2021
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson [Image: TVNZ]

Despite his team picking up a fourth win last night to remain undefeated in trans-Tasman Super Rugby this season, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is ruing moments he feels could cost them a spot in the final.

Despite the 29-21 win in Christchurch, the Crusaders were denied a crucial bonus point in the standings by the Force, leaving them one point behind the Blues and just three points ahead of Hurricanes who could pick up four or five points tonight with victory over the winless Brumbies.

Robertson admitted spots in the finals could come down to bonus points.

For the Crusaders to earn a spot now, they'll need either the Force to take down the Blues next week or for the Brumbies or Reds to get one over the Hurricanes — results Robertson said could easily happen despite the fact Australian franchises have only won one single match against New Zealand opposition so far this year.

In the matches tonight, the Highlanders will play the Waratahs at 7.05pm, the Brumbies will face the Hurricanes at 9.45pm. The Chiefs will face the Rebels at 5pm tomorrow.

[Source: TV NZ]


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