Scott Robertson has laid down a challenge to the Australian Super Rugby franchises, after his Crusaders obliterated the champion Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night.
In a clash between the champions of the domestic competitions, the Crusaders blew the Reds away. Scoring three tries in the opening 15 minutes was a sign of things to come, as the Crusaders ended up scoring eight tries to four in a 63-28 win.
While some spectators had hoped to see a competitive encounter – particularly after the Crusaders were pushed by the Brumbies last week – it was anything but, and Robertson highlighted that after the match.
"There's a gulf isn't there, which is a real shame," Robertson told AAP.
"I would have liked Australian teams to knock off a few of the Kiwi teams to make the ladder a little more even.