This archive report was first published on 29 June 2019.
Published on June 29, 2019, the Canterbury Crusaders remained on course for a 10th Super Rugby title after a hard-fought 30-26 win over the Wellington Hurricanes in Christchurch.
Despite being made to work hard for their win, the double defending champions will now host Argentina's Jaguares in their 14th final next Saturday.
Winger Sevu Reece scored twice for the Crusaders, while flyhalf Richie Mo'unga was the standout performer with a brilliant try and 15 points from the kicking tee.
Crusaders skipper Sam Whitelock praised his team's effort, saying, 'It's always tough defending these boys. Really happy, though, the boys stuck together and we got there in the end.'
The Hurricanes, however, were proud of their effort despite coming up short. Captain Dane Coles said, 'I'm proud of the effort because everyone was writing us off and we worked bloody hard but came up just short. Proud of the ticker but gutted at the loss.'
