Reds edge out Crusaders
February 8, 2003

The Queensland Reds edged out reigning Super 12 champions the Crusaders 19-17 on Saturday night in their Southern Cross warm-up clash in Brisbane.

Reds' flyhalf Elton Flatley sent the Ballymore crowd home happy with a late conversion following flanker John Roe's five pointer.

Picture: The Crusaders' Justin Marshall in action against the Reds at Ballymore. (Getty Images)

The Crusaders took the early advantage through a try from fullback Leon MacDonald but flyhalf Daniel Carter was unable to add the extras.

Andrew Slack's side bounced back with a two tries before half-time from from fullback Michael Tabrett and centre Gene Fairbanks.

The Crusaders clawed their way back into the game with a score from hooker Corey Flynn and then took the lead with another from flanker Matt Mustchin.

Then up came Roe to level the scores before Flatley clinched the win.

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