Rugby

Reece shines in Crusaders win over Chiefs

March 10, 2019 4:00 am

Sevuloni Reece scores for Crusaders

Fiji-born and debutant Sevuloni Reece made an impact in the Crusaders 57-28 win over the Chiefs in round four of the Super Rugby season.


Sevuloni Reece with the Fijian community after the match [Source: Filipe M Yabaki Kuruvoli ]

Reece ran over the try line in the 9th minute through an intercept to score their third try.

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[Source: Filipe M Yabaki Kuruvoli ]

The Crusaders scored five first-half tries and led 33-7 at halftime.


The Crusaders again top the New Zealand Super Rugby conference with 17 points, four clear of the second-placed Hurricanes.


Sevuloni Reece with the Fijian community after the match [Source: Filipe M Yabaki Kuruvoli ]

Sevuloni Reece was named the man of the match.

In other results, Blues beat Sunwolves 28-20, Waratahs outclassed Reds 28-17, and Lions defeated Jaguares 47-39 while Bulls beat Sharks 37-14.