7 Feb 2015

Crusaders have work to do

7:54 am on 7 February 2015

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.

Prop Joe Moody's face embodies how his Crusaders felt in Brisbane

Prop Joe Moody's face embodies how his Crusaders felt in Brisbane Photo: Photosport

The Blues edged the Hurricanes 32-29 in Auckland, and the New South Wales Waratahs narrowly beat the Chiefs 38-36 in Campbelltown.

Leni Apisai scores for the Hurricanes against the Blues at Albany

Leni Apisai scores for the Hurricanes against the Blues at Albany Photo: Photosport

On Thursday night, the Melbourne Rebels pipped the Highlanders 25-24 in Victoria.