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The Crusaders' Andy Ellis - Source: Photosport
The Crusaders beat the Blues 21-12 in a Super 14 pre-season rugby match at Motueka on Thursday night.
First five-eighth Dan Carter scored 11 points, including a try and three conversions, and played the first 55 minutes after sitting out last week's pre-season loss to the Reds in Brisbane.
The Crusaders led 21-5 at halftime following tries from Andy Ellis, Kieran Read and Carter.
The Blues rallied in the second half, scoring a try through wing Rene Ranger and keeping the Crusaders scoreless.
Former Crusaders first-five Stephen Brett came off the bench in
the second half and set up the Blues' second try with an inside
pass which put Ranger across under the crossbar.
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