Overview

• The Crusaders scored five tries to down the Queensland Reds 32-12 in Christchurch on June 6 and secure a semifinal berth.
• The win extends the Crusaders’ perfect home finals record to 30-0 and marks their 16th consecutive playoff triumph.
• Queensland conceded the first five penalties and struggled to match Canterbury’s territorial dominance in frigid conditions.
• Both sides faced injury setbacks as Reds fly-half Tom Lynagh exited after a failed head assessment and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams left with a knee problem.
• Canterbury will host one of the upcoming semifinals, leaving the ACT Brumbies as Australia’s sole remaining contender in the competition.