Landing in a crosswind, one thing you do not need is rudder applied. On touchdown, the aeroplane swings. For a moment, you can let go- it's swinging itself.
Rainboe that technique works in a 747, because they were designed to allow crab angle at touchdown. Try the same technique in an A380 and you will be xcountry before you've had a chance to blink.
HORSES FOR COURSES. (Try not to get your horses confused)