The Waratahs have played the Crusaders 25 times in Super rugby since 1996 and they have won 6 matches and lost 19.
That means the Waratahs have won just 24% of their matches against the Crusaders – regardless of venue.
This weekend the match between these teams will be played in Sydney where the teams have met 11 times. In those 11 matches the Waratahs have won 5 and lost 6.
Those six Super rugby victories in Sydney give the Waratahs a record of winning 46% of their home matches against the Crusaders.
When the Waratahs play the Crusaders in Sydney is : Waratahs 27 Crusaders 29.
The Crusaders have won the last three matches between the teams and that includes their last visit to Sydney.
Average score: Waratahs 22 Crusaders 30
Last five results
Sat, 12 May 2018 Crusaders 31-29 Waratahs @Christchurch
Sun, 02 Apr 2017 Waratahs 22-41 Crusaders @Sydney
Fri, 20 May 2016 Crusaders 29-10 Waratahs @Christchurch
Sat, 23 May 2015 Waratahs 32-22 Crusaders @Sydney
Sat, 02 Aug 2014 Final Waratahs 33-32 Crusaders @Sydney
Waratahs overall record against the Crusaders
Played 25 , Wins 6 , Losses 19 , Draws 0
Teams
Waratahs
15 Israel Folau, 14 Cam Clark, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Alex Newsome, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 6 Ned Hanigan, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Jed Holloway, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Damien Fitzpatrick, 1 Harry Johnson-Holmes
Replacements 16 Andrew Tuala, 17 Rory O’Connor, 18 Chris Talakai, 19 Lachlan Swinton, 20 Michael Wells, 21 Jake Gordon, 22 Mack Mason, 23 Karmichael Hunt
Crusaders
1. George Bower , 2. Codie Taylor , 3. Owen Franks , 4. Quinten Strange, 5. Sam Whitelock (C) , 6. Jordan Taufua , 7. Matt Todd (VC) , 8. Whetukamokamo Douglas , 9. Bryn Hall 23. Will Jordan, 10. Brett Cameron , 11. George Bridge , 12. Ryan Crotty (VC) , 13. Jack Goodhue , 14. Braydon Ennor , 15. David Havili
Replacements : 16. Andrew Makalio ,17. Harry Allan , 18. Michael Alaalatoa , 19. Luke Romano, 20. Tom Sanders ,21. Ereatara Enari ,22. Mitchell Hunt, 23. Will Jordan
Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 23 March
Venue : Sydney Cricket Ground
Kick Off local: 19:45
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant Ref 1:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2:Egon Seconds
TMO : Ian Smith
