Crusaders v Blues gallery

Blues lock Kurtis Haiu is dragged down.

Crusaders number 10 Dan Carter takes a big hit

Crusaders halfback Andy Ellis fights his way to the try line despite strong Blues resistance.

Crusaders halfback Andy Ellis spots an opening.

Blues halfback Alby Mathewson gets his clearing kick away in front of Crusaders Ti'i Paulo and Sam Whitelock.

Both sides chase down a loose ball.

Cheerleaders entertain at half time.

Cheerleaders entertain at half time.

Crusaders halfback Willie Heinz flips the ball back from a scrum.

Crusaders Andy Ellis and Thomas Waldrom close in on Benson Stanley.

Blues wing Joe Rokocoko loses his footing.

Crusaders no 18 Kieran Read gets to the line to score a first half try.

Dan Carter on the loose.

TheRugby Park crowd were on their feet to celebrate the first Crusaders try.

Crusaders horsemen salute the crowd.

Ball girl for the day, eleven year old Meg Taylor of Nelson, waves to the crowd as she arrives with Chris Jack.

A "Mexican Wave" gets started in the crowd during the Blues vs Crusaders match.

Motueka nine year olds Alana Inglis Beckett (left) and Brooklyn Ballantyne show their colours.

Motueka rugby fans Christopher Hendrickson, 12, Joshua Wilson, 11, Hayden Scott, 12, and Boe Wratten-Westrup, 11 (right) get ready for the big match.

The Hughes brothers of Motueka; Zac, 6, Jaydin, 9, and Levi, 5 (right), during the Blues vs Crusaders match at Rugby Park in Motueka.