After suffering two uncharacteristic losses in their past three matches, the Crusaders fired on all cylinders, scoring four tries to nil as they opened up an unassailable lead in the regular season. The Blues' failure to secure even a bonus point means the Chiefs, who they play in the last round of the regular season next weekend, will fill be the other finalist. The Crusaders, in search of a fifth consecutive title, have 28 points, to head the Chiefs (20), the Blues (15), Highlanders (14) and Hurricanes (seven). They led 12-0 at half-time, and after the Blues put points on the board with two