
The Canterbury Crusaders launched a second-half blitz to smash South Africa's Central Cheetahs 57-14 in their Super Rugby clash on Saturday.
The Crusaders ran in eight tries to two and scored 47 unanswered points in the second half to extend the Cheetahs' woeful away record.
The Cheetahs led 14-10 at half-time but the seven-time champions responded in style, with All Black fly-half Daniel Carter scoring two tries and kicking seven conversions.
Fellow international Israel Dagg was also among the try-scorers for the star-studded Crusaders as the second half turned into a massacre.
The Crusaders dominated the opening 30 minutes, despite having winger Kieron Fonotia sin-binned early for a dangerous tackle, with Jordan Taufua giving them the first try.
But Francois Venter hit back with a 70-metre intercept try against the run of play, inspiring the fired-up Cheetahs and Johann Sadie grabbed a second three minutes later.
The wounded Crusaders embarked on an attacking frenzy after the break and soon earned a penalty try, sparking a comeback which soon became a rout.
Source: AFP
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