Stunning comeback puts Crusaders top

By SAM JACKSON

Fighting back: Joe Moody dives over to score for the Crusaders
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THE Crusaders pulled off the biggest comeback in Super Rugby history to regain top spot in the table with a 31-29 win over the Waratahs – coming from 29-0 down.
The Waratahs stunned the Crusaders with four tries in the opening half hour but the home side roared back to extend New Zealand’s winning streak over Australian teams to 39 matches.
“I don’t know where we were in that first 25 but full credit to the boys, we were nice and calm the whole time...

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