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ARCHIVE: Super Rugby semi-final of 2002

BY Shaywaterworth  ·  Saturday Mar 28, 2020

Super Rugby has begun releasing raw footage from some of its most iconic games after this year’s competition was postponed due to the COVID-19 virus.

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The latest game to come under the spotlight is a semi-final from 2002 between the Crusaders and the Highlanders in Christchurch.

The star-studded Crusaders squad with names including Richie McCaw, Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger, Chris Jack and Justin Marshall came out 34-23 winners on the day and went on to win the entire competition.

The game had five tries and is recognised as one of the competition’s classic games.

Shaywaterworth Posted By: Shaywaterworth

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