Blues (20) 34 / 15 (12) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Blues and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Auckland at 08:30 SA Time (06:30 GMT, 19:30 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Blues:
- Penalties – Piri Weepu (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Steven Lautua (1), Frank Halai (2), Luke Braid (1), George Moala (1)
- Conversions – Piri Weepu (2), Chris Noakes (1)
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Dan Carter (5)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – 0
- Conversions – 0
Teams:
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Francis Saili, 11 George Moala, 10 Chris Noakes, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Luke Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams (Captain), 4 Culum Retallick, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tom McCartney.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Angus Ta’avao, 18 Liaki Moli, 19 Brendon O’Connor, 20 Bryn Hall, 21 Baden Kerr, 22 Jackson Willison.
Crusaders: 15 Tom Taylor, 14 Adam Whitelock, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Israel Dagg, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (Captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Dominic Bird, 19 Luke Whitelock, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tyler Bleyendaal, 22 Tom Marshall.
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Jonathon White (New Zealand), Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Blues seem very bloody confident… good to see
gbs @ 29
jou by #27 gegroet!!
24 @ grootblousmile:
morning GBS
32 @ Ashley:
Gesien dat ek ‘n smurf genoem word… hehehe
Blues driving through midfield now..
Knock-on advantage to the Blues..
Quarter of the game gone… and the Blues have looked the better side so far
Rene Ranger makes a threatening break out wide but he drops the ball at the crucial moment.
Guys it looks like the Blues are in great confidence today, hopw they can pull a good win today !!!!!
Strong Saders scrum…
A penalty to the Saders and Carter will go for goal from about the 10m line
Penalty for Crusaders, it is slightly to the left from just inside halfway, a tough kick.
Crusaders 6 / 5 Blues
Carter drains it, he is so clutch! Crusaders 6 Blues 5
So not the best start from the Crusaders but the boot of Carter has been the difference so far. He has slotted two while Weepu has missed two.
Blues again get an immediate penalty after kick-off.
Middle of the field, 10m line… can Weppu slot this one?
This one is over!
Blues 8 / 6 Crusaders
Nails it. There you go Piri, a good confidence booster. Blues are back in front.
Hoert julle klomp rugbyhiere, hoessit?
lekker rugby hierdie, die Blues lyk na n ander span vanjaar. Giftige agterlyn….
47 @ Pietman:
Hello Sand Sultan!
Hoe hang die balle?
Ranger is the Danger!!!
Moer hulle Blues!!!!
Tryyyyyyyyyyy Frank Halai!
pieta @ 47
stokstyf inni onnerlyf!!
Blues 13 / 6 Crusaders
Some very good work for the Blues in the leadup and Halai scores in the corner.
Blues are fu****n up the crusaders today. Owwwwww, lekke !
@ grootblousmile:!
Lekker bru, heerlike dag hier.
Pas gisteraand my 42 inch plasma entertainment center ingesit, nou weergalm die rugby hier deur my kaia!
Phweeew, Crusaders very raw in this first half, Blues putting them to the sword so far.
Weepu drifts his most difficult kick of the night wide. Blues 13 Crusaders 6
@ Ashley:
Mooi man! Hoe gannit met my laaitie, loop hy al?
Ten minutes left in the first half. Every time Rene Ranger gets the ball the Blues are looking dangerous. Their last try stemmed from a lineout, a quick break through midfield then a series of attacks at the line. The Crusaders defence looks shattered early on.
55 @ Pietman:
Lekker man!
Hoe gaan dit met Pietvrou, Stormers Suppoter No 1?
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