The Crusaders consolidated their position at the top of the Super Rugby standings when they beat the Chiefs 34-20 in their New Zealand derby in Hamilton.
Usually it is the try scorers who get most of the credit for a five-pointer, but there is usually someone else to thank when a player dots down for five points, particularly if all the hard work has already been done in the build-up.
The Crusaders were given an almighty scare by the Waratahs before securing a hard-fought 31-29 win in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch on Saturday.
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