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Perfect send-off for Robertson with 7 titles in the bag after Crusaders 25-20 win over Chiefs
Scott Robertson ended his seven-year tenure as Crusaders head coach with a seventh title after his Christchurch-based team beat the Chiefs 25-20 in the final of Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday. Robertson has celebrated every title distinctively by break-dancing on the pitch surrounded by his players and he did so again in Hamilton after a win sealed only in the last eight minutes. Hooker Codie Taylor scored the second of his two tries from lineout drives in the 72nd minute to give the Crusaders a 22-15 lead after the Chiefs had rallied from 15-10 down at halftime to lead 20-15.
The Crusaders have beaten the Chiefs 25-20 in the Super Rugby Pacific final to claim a fifth straight title.
The Crusaders have beaten arch-rivals the Chiefs 25-20 to claim a 12th Super Rugby Pacific title in a thrilling encounter infront of a sold-out crowd in