Sharks torn to shreds by classy Crusaders

By GEORGE LAWRENCE

Composed: Sam Whitelock

Crusaders … 40
Sharks … 10
DEFENDING champions Canterbury Crusaders demolished the Shark in Christchurch.
Crusaders scored five tries and a fortress-like defence restricted the Sharks to only one try to extend their current winning streak to 13 and they have now not lost at home to an overseas side since the opening round of 2015.
The Crusaders will host the Wellington Hurricanes next weekend in the semifinals.
In the clash of the top and bottom qualifiers in the top eight, the Sharks felt they still had a chance when they trailed ...

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