Fiji born wing, Jone Macilai scored a hat trick as the Crusaders thumped the Reds 38‑5 in Christchurch last night.
The former Redrock 7's player scored two tries in the first half and one in the second to lead the home side to a bonus point win.
Scott Barrett, Jordan Taufua and Codie Taylor scored the other tries, while Richie Mo'unga kicked three conversions, and Marty McKenzie one.
Meanwhile, the Brumbies registered a 23‑6 win over the Bulls last night in the Super Rugby.
It was the Brumbies second victory in five games and the Bulls first defeat since round one.
In today's matches, the Sunwolves will play the Force at 5.15pm, the Chiefs will play the Highlanders at 7.35pm while the Waratahs will face the Cheetahs at 9.40pm.
Source: Radio Sport NZ
