The Highlanders hosted the Blues at The House of Pain, Duneden this morning, SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Blues won 19 / 15 with no bonus points for tries.

Scores:

Highlanders: 1 Try & 1 Penalty Israel Dagg, 1 Conversion & 1 Try Michael Hobbs

Blues: 2 Conversions Stephen Brett, 2 Tries Paul Williams, 1 Try Rene Ranger

 

Teams:

Highlanders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Ben Smith, 13 Jason Shoemark, 12 Jayden Hayward, 11 James Paterson, 10 Michael Hobbs, 9 Jimmy Cowan (captain), 8 Steven Setephano, 7 Alando Soakai, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Josh Bekhuis, 3 Clint Newland, 2 Jason Rutledge, 1 Jamie Mackintosh.
Replacements: 16 Jason Macdonald, 17 Chris King, 18 Hayden Triggs, 19 John Hardie, 20 Sean Romans, 21 Robbie Robinson, 22 Fetu’u Vainikolo.

Blues: 15 Paul Williams, 14 Rudi Wulf, 13 Isaia Toeava, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Joe Rokocoko, 10 Stephen Brett, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Viliami Ma’afu, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Anthony Boric, 4 Kurtis Haiu, 3 John Afoa, 2 Keven Mealamu (captain), 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Charlie Faumuina, 18 Filo Paulo, 19 Peter Saili, 20 Chris Smylie, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Rene Ranger.

Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Josh Noonan (New Zealand)
TMO: Kane McBride (New Zealand)

204 Responses to Highlanders 15 (12) vs Blues 19 (7) (final score) – Game Thread

  • 180

    Hokaai, it will be close, but the these teams are lower table, not mid or top table.

  • 181

    Shit, my koneksie is stadig.

  • 182

    # 169 onerb

    Agree, not very good rugby ,from both teams…

  • 183

    178 – Fires, Yip not really good rugga to watch there. Also the kicking at goals was shocking. No excuses for them when Rory could kick all his in the worst conditions ever last week.

  • 184

    I suppose I better get the Game Thread for the Reds / Saders up…. rather quick!

  • 185

    I do think they can sort out some problems, still potential imo…

  • 186

    176 – Hokaai, You mean both teams?…..hehehe.

  • 187

    Expect 5 pointers for the better teams against these imposters. Landers lucky not to play with 13 men at one stage.

  • 188

    Now gbs, even you can predict that winner… 😆

    Ask me and Puma if you need some help 😀

  • 189

    Howzit Okes,

    Puma, i spend a weekend in UR, what a nice place. Have some cool places to. The food at HOOTERS is real good.

  • 190

    I went out on a limb and backed the reds. My reasoning is that the Crusaders always drop a should win match early and the reds have some confidence after a good showing last week. The reds also beat 1 good team per year. Lets hope.

  • 191

    Aswell and Arnie watched a differnet game than us. They say it was a good performance!

  • 192

    Had the Blues by 6 on Superbru. Will get 1.5 points to start the weekend.

  • 193

    Puma,

    I see Rory cut his beard, hope it won’t influence his kicking….how’s about that long range kick of his last weekend….seems he’s worked hard on his kicking in the off season, realy impressed by him.

  • 194

    Onerb

    Brave call…

    The Crusaders will drop a game…at Loftus 😆

  • 195

    191 – Onerb

    A lot of “if’s” in that post. 😆

  • 196

    New Thread up… I’m going to work seriously now for an hour…. see you there!

  • 197

    192

    Arnie was the box that made a comment about the Sharks performance and was to big a coward to coment on that refs performance…..he should do cycling shows. Check on Sunday old Garth Wrong will also say this was a good game of rugby….tools.

  • 198

    194 – Fires, not sure what it is with all the beards, just check out the Canes team they all wearing em. Pleased Rory cut his off….haha. Hope he kicks well again tonight. Missed kicks costs.

    Yes he done well with that long one last week, especially in those dreadful conditions.

  • 199

    198 – Fires……..hahaha. Garth Wrong!!! had a good laugh there. Yip, never ever really take what Garth says serious. If he is on I don’t watch the show.

  • 200

    I hit the 200…..haha. Everyone must be off to the Saders thread.

  • 201

    Blouste, I said against weak oppo. Unless you classify the Bulls as such…..

  • 202

    No I don’t… Just toying with you, hence the smiley at the end…see it?

  • 203

    Onerb

    Sien jy is die enigste een wat die Reds gepick het.

    As hulle die onmoontlike vermag gaan jy ‘n kleinhuisie voel punte kry 😀

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