Blues (12) 29 / 18 (13) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Blues and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Auckland at 08:35 SA 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 – Chris Noakes (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Steven Luatua (1), Angus Ta’avao (1), Piri Weepu (2)
- Conversions – Chris Noakes (3)
Highlanders:
- Penalties – Colin Slade (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Ben Smith (1), Phil Burleigh (1)
- Conversions – Colin Slade (1)
Teams:
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Jackson Willison, 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 Angus Ta’avao, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tim Perry.
Replacements: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Anthony Boric, 19 Brendon O’Connor, 20 Jamison Gibson-Park, 21 Baden Kerr, 22 Francis Saili.
Highlanders: 15 Ben Smith, 14 Buxton Popoalii, 13 Jason Emery, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Colin Slade, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Mose Tuiali’i, 7 John Hardie, 6 Jarrad Hoeata, 5 Josh Bekhuis, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Chris King, 2 Andrew Hore (Captain), 1 Jamie Mackintosh.
Replacements: 16 Liam Coltman, 17 Ma’afu Fia, 18 TJ Ioane, 19 Elliot Dixon, 20 Fumiaki Tanaka, 21 Lima Sopoaga, 22 Phil Burleigh.
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referees: Jonathon White (New Zealand), Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Traditionally the Highlanders have struggled to play an open style of play, yet ironically, they have the stadium with the best conditions in New Zealand to do it at. It also means than their opponents don’t have to deal with cold and damp conditions that they are not used to. Its funny how New Zealand’s worst team, now has the best stadium. The Highlanders since 1996 have now averaged the lowest position out of any of the New Zealand teams.
Morning all. At the beach house for the weekend so won’t get to the live rugby, will try and pop in from time to time, enjoy the rugby all!!
I’ll be on the beach with the kids.
Helllloooooooooooo
Game ON!
Early penalty Landers, right in front inside the 22
Highlanders 3 / 0 Blues
Try Landers, Ben Smith
Highlanders 10 / 0 Blues
I reckon we’re going to see Ben Smith in the All Black team this year. He has been lethal in every match this year. He know his way to the try line.
Blues need to wake up. They are heading for another lame submission.
Blues penalty just inside their own half… they kick for touch
Highlanders following the buls recipe. Box kick and pressure.
10 @ McLook:
Hello,
Flippit, I went for the Blues on SuperBru…. grrrrrr
@13 @ grootblousmile:
Me too.
Blues now hard on attack
Highlanders is desperate and have the players to beat almost anyone.
Blues penalty, inside the Landers 22
Noakes misses the absolute sitter… eish
Middag.
Anyone who didn’t back the Blues is just silly.
Penalty against Ma’a Nonu for a shoulder tackle…
How was that not a card?
Nonu cops a yellow!
Nonu on trouble. Shoulder charge on his old mate. Bit of sting there? Weepu was very outspoken about Nonu last year.
21 @ Loosehead:
Hello Loskoppie
Blues try.
Try Steven Luatua, for the Blues, left hand corner
That’s better Blues. Great pass maybe a bit forward.
Highlanders 10 / 5 Blues
Noakes kicking Anscome into a 2014 Blues contract.
Morning everyone
Now that I don’t pick the Landers they gonna probably win…….
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