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Crusaders have got some work to do - Blackadder

Crusaders have got some work to do - Blackadder
Action from the Crusaders versus Lions match (Photo: Planetrugby)

Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder believes his side "have got some work to do", despite their bonus‑point victory over the Lions on Saturday.

The 34‑6 victory saw Andy Ellis, Kieron Fonotia and the returning Kieran Read get tries while they were also awarded a penalty try.

But Blackadder wants to see better handling from his men against the Cheetahs this weekend.

He said the score line wasn't a true reflection of the match and their execution wasn't on par while their handling skills also fell short of their usual high standards.

Blackadder said there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Looking at the other Super Rugby results over the weekend, the Hurricanes beat the Blues 30-23, the Rebels defeated Western Force 21-17, the Crusaders beat the Lions 34-6, the Highlanders gave the Waratahs their second loss of the season with a 26-19 victory, Brumbies thrashed the Reds 29-0, the Chiefs ended the Stormers winning streak with a 28-19 victory while the Sharks beat the Cheetahs 27-10.

In the matches this week, the Highlanders will meet the Hurricanes on Friday at 6:35pm, the Rebels will meet the Lions at 8.40pm while the Crusaders face the Cheetahs at 6.35pm Saturday.

On Sunday, the Bulls meet the Force at 3.05am, the Sharks clash with the Chiefs at 5.10am while the Waratahs face the Brumbies at 5.05pm.

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