(MENAFN- Kora) Crusaders old boy Robbie Fruean marked his Chiefs debut with a first-half try as the Waikato outfit went in 8-0 up at the break
Aaron Cruden extended the lead by three points from the tee shortly after half-time, but the Crusaders managed to pull themselves to within a point with five minutes left to play
With time running out, replacement James Lowe intercepted a pass to run 90 metres and touch down to make sure of victory, with Cruden following up with the conversion
The Sharks and the Lions, who started their Super Rugby campaign last weekend, built on their opening-round victories with wins over the Hurricanes and Stormers respectively
Patrick Lambie kicked 17 points as the Sharks triumphed 27-9 to remain top of the league, while Marnitz Boshoff - the star of round one - turned in yet another sterling display with a 29-point contribution in the Lions' 34-10 win
Fellow South African outfit the Cheetahs recorded an historic victory over the Bulls to kick off their 2014 campaign
In a tryless encounter played in wet conditions, the home team achieved their first Super Rugby win in 11 years over their neighbours
The Brumbies, the 2013 runners-up, suffered an early setback - Quade Cooper inspiring the Reds to a 27-17 victory
Just two points separated the sides at the end of last year's regular season, but the Reds have gained the early upper hand this time around
In Sunday's only fixture, the Waratahs stormed to a 43-21 bonus-point win against Western Force
An Israel Folau double and a try for newcomer Alofa Alofa right on half-time had the Waratahs in control at 22-11 at the break
Kane Douglas then secured the bonus point just before the hour with the hosts' fourth try to put the result beyond doubt and Folau went over for his hat-trick. The Waratahs finished an impressive six tries to two
Elsewhere, the Highlanders picked up a 29-21 victory over the Blues
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