Rugby: Crusaders accused of negative play

Blues coach David Nucifora is accusing the Crusaders of negative play, after his side's 34-25 win in the Super 14 opener at Eden Park.

Both sides scored three tries each, but Nucifora thinks the Blues could have grabbed a few more. He says most of their first half line breaks ended up in a penalty against the Crusaders, which stifled the play.

The Highlanders picked up a valuable 8-7 away win over the Western Force while the Waratahs were too strong for the Lions at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, winning 25-16.

- NEWSTALK ZB