Five things we learned about the Crusaders following 30-27 win over the HighlandersGETTY IMAGES All Blacks tighthead prop Owen Franks contributed to the Crusaders' 30-27 win over the Highlanders with five ball carries in the first half. 3 The scrum is still a monster …The penalty try from that advancing scrum must have made the Highlanders' eyes water. He swung between first five-eighth and fullback (on defence), and only a fine tackle by Waisake Naholo prevented him scoring following a dart at the line in the second half. READ MORE:* Crusaders stun Highlanders* Play by play: Crusaders v Highlanders* Sterner tests await Canes* Chiefs chugging along nicely* Highlanders want less ball5 What do the Crusaders need to work on? The try to Waisake Naholo, when he motored on to a deep kick by Aaron Smith from a scrum, was way too easy.

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