Crusaders overcome 3 yellow cards, Havili injury to beat HighlandersCrusaders overcome 3 yellow cards, Havili injury to beat HighlandersJohnny Lee scored a double in his first Super Rugby appearance as the Crusaders beat the Highlanders. Photo / PhotosportThe Crusaders beat the Highlanders 29-18 to emerge triumphant at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch, and it was fitting that the last southern derby at the old joint in front of around 15,000 fans was memorable. For the Crusaders, this was a welcome return to form after their lacklustre effort when they were defeated by the Blues in Auckland last weekend. But it came at a price, with captain David Havili trudging off with what appeared to be a painful ankle injury. There were yellow cards to Crusaders players Codie Taylor, Finlay Brewis and Chay Fihaki - and the latter was fortunate not to be red-carded.

Source: Stuff March 14, 2026 20:11 UTC