Watch: Super scoring from heroic Kiwis
03/15/2025 05:54 AM
Macca Springer notched a record five tries in a game, and fellow Crusaders flyer Sevu Reece a hat-trick, while Chiefs star Damian McKenzie banked 17 points in round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific.
Springer stole the show on Saturday as the Saders ran riot in their Marvel-inspired Iron Man jerseys, thrashing the Force 55-33 in Christchurch. The 21-year-old matched Sean Wainui for most tries in a Super Rugby game, while Reece took his overall tally to 64.
Crusaders wingers going FULL superhero mode this afternoon with EIGHT TRIES between them
The most tries by a starting pair of wingers in a single game in Super Rugby history #SuperRugbyPacificpic.twitter.com/Lb36PlzHph
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
The Force led three times in the first half, but their understrength side couldn't contain the Saders' firepower. Taha Kemara struggled off the tee before James O'Connor's introduction at 10 after 50 minutes sparked the hosts to pull away.
Crusaders strike first #SuperRugbyPacific | #CRUvFORpic.twitter.com/labGfiGTPQ
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
Macca Springer with one of the tries of the season! #SuperRugbyPacific | #CRUvFORpic.twitter.com/sxf0dzDTZM
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
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Try #62, #63 and #64 in Super Rugby Pacific for Sevu Reece #SuperRugbyPacific | #CRUvFORpic.twitter.com/IMsfLXlivj
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
Meanwhile, McKenzie delivered a masterclass in Hamilton as the Chiefs, donning Black Panther jerseys, edged the Blues 32-31.
Damian McKenzie doing Damian McKenzie things #SuperRugbyPacific | #CHIvBLUpic.twitter.com/HZiA1eeRFw
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
The playmaker's late penalty proved decisive as the Chiefs survived a frantic finish, fending off a second-half fightback from the defending champions, who were in Spider-Man colours.
With great power comes great try-scoring ability! #SuperRugbyPacific | #CHIvBLUpic.twitter.com/AgSt06uD5f
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
Simply incredible #SuperRugbyPacific | #CHIvBLUpic.twitter.com/tMW5rGsfP4
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 15, 2025
Photo: Joe Allison/Getty Images
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