Crusaders in a world of hurt?

May 1, 2006

Wynne Gray examines the recent stumble by defending champs and table leader Canterbury Crusaders.

"Anyone suggesting the Crusaders' dominance was under threat a few weeks ago risked a visit from a tailor to measure them for a white uniform. At the very least it would have provoked severe scrutiny of their rugby credentials. ... The Crusaders were rattled, they lost their poise and the battle on the advantage line."