The Crusaders have plenty to work on ahead of next week's opening round of Super Rugby, after being thrashed 35-12 by the Queensland Reds in their final pre-season match in Brisbane.
The Blues edged the Hurricanes 32-29 in Auckland, and the New South Wales Waratahs narrowly beat the Chiefs 38-36 in Campbelltown.
On Thursday night, the Melbourne Rebels pipped the Highlanders 25-24 in Victoria.