The Brumbies have blown a chance to end their Super Rugby drought against the Crusaders, falling away in the second half to lose 36‑14 in Christchurch.
The men from Canberra produced one of their most intense 40‑minute efforts in recent memory to lead 7‑0 at the playing with a physicality and accuracy that threw the defending champions off.
However, they couldn't maintain it, conceding five tries in a one‑sided second half, including a brace each to Crusaders wingers Sevu Reece and Will Jordan.
It means their decade‑long wait to beat the nine‑time champions goes on.
The Brumbies haven't won in Christchurch for nearly 20 years.
The result was a relief for the competition leaders, who were playing their first game in Christchurch since the tragic mosque attacks three weeks earlier.
It was their sixth win from seven games this season.
Tevita Kuridrani scored a consolation try for the Brumbies.
In other results, the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28, Reds defeated the Stormers 24-12, Sharks thrashed the Lions 42-5, Blues beat the Waratahs 32-29, Rebels thrashed the Sunwolves 42-15 while Jaguares beat the Bulls 22-20.
[Source: Radio NZ]
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