The final of the super 14 competition has finished for 2008, with the Canterbury Crusaders (New Zealand) playing against the New south wales Waratahs (Australia). Congratulations to the Crusaders who won by 20 points to 12 to claim their seventh Super rugby title and given Robbie Deans ( Who has coached the side to five super titles) a fitting farewell as he moves to Australia to coach the Australian national side on a four year contract. The Crusaders dominated possession and territory, but the Waratahs were aggressive but dogged in defense in front of a full-house of 26 000 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. It was a remarkable seventh title for the Crusaders in their ninth final appearance.Two tries to electric winger Lachlan Turner gave the Waratahs a 12-3 lead after 30 minutes but they were not to score again as the grinding dominance of the Crusaders forward pack eventually reaped its reward. This sentiment was never better epitomised than in the 17th minute when after a long period of exerted pressure Casey Laulala ignored a massive overlap and cut inside and bombed a certain try.
The game's most controversial moment came in the 56th minute when Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett scored from a sweeping move but play was called back on a report from South African touch judge Cobus Wessels, who reported Thorn for throwing a punching back on the halfway line.
I cant wait until the 2009 super 14 season starts, Its the best rugby tournament in the world with the best players from southern hemisphere.
Image Source: Crusaders Official Website
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