SCOTT Robertson’s Crusaders extended their lead at the top of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a bonus point 39-17 thrashing at home to winless Chiefs.
Despite a promising start Chiefs’ misery continued as they suffered their 11th-straight loss to equal the Highlanders’ 2013-14 record for most consecutive losses by a New Zealand Super Rugby side.
Reigning champions Crusaders dominant pack was in full force and was a key difference between the two sides as they earned four penalties at scrum time to Chiefs’ none.
However, Chiefs made a dream start to this daunting encounter with an early try...