Blues (29) 36 / 32 (10) Rebels (Final Score)
The Blues and Melbourne Rebels do battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This is the live match discussion Article.
The match is broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Blues:
- Penalties – 0
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Frank Halai (3), Francis Saili (2), Rene Ranger (1)
- Conversions – Chris Noakes (2), Baden Kerr (1)
Rebels:
- Penalties – Jason Woodward (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Mitch Inman (2), Scott Higginbotham (1), Lachlan Mitchell (1), Jason Woodward (1)
- Conversions – Jason Woodward (2)
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 Brendon O’Connor, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams (Captain), 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Angus Ta’avao, 2 Quentin MacDonald, 1 Tim Perry.
Replacements: 16 Gafatasi Su’a, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Ronald Raaymakers, 19 Luke Braid, 20 Jamison Gibson-Park, 21 Baden Kerr, 22 Lolagi Visinia.
Melbourne Rebels: 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Tom English, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachie Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Scott Higginbotham (Captain), 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Jarrod Saffy, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Ged Robinson, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Luke Jones, 19 Gareth Delve, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 Angus Roberts, 22 Bryce Hegarty.
Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Jonathon White (New Zealand), Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Blues finding it hard to create front foot ball this half.
Turnover by rebels after some good running by Blues.
Drop attempt by Blues. Result of Rebels increased efficiency at the tackle ball.
Blues on attack. Yet another crucial turnover stop their enterprise.
61 @ McLook:
Blues first half was a real blitz…
But I think the Rebels came out with a different mindset in the 2nd half.
Rebels getting significant more ball this half.
Noakes off the field.
Rebels close…
Rebels once again over the line and once again held up.
They’re certainly creating chances in this match
Over the line. Held up. Rebels committing more numbers at the breakdowns. They are controlling the collisions.
Try Mitch Inman again… and they too have their bonus point for tries
Helloooooooo Askham-afstammeling en Man vannie Pan!
Groot rugbydag vandag…..ons kyk na n Saffa whitewash, eishhhh….
Try Rebels. Only 7 points off now. Blues need to wake-up. They are in danger of losing this match.
Blues 29 / 22 Rebels
Hello Pieterman. Not a good show by the SA sides so far.
Kirwan is going to explode if they lose this one.
72 @ Pietman:
Hello my groot vriend…
Janee, dit gaan ‘n swaar naweek wees vir SA Rugby.
Stormers gaan ook vasval, dink ek.
@ McLook:
Stormers our only hope.
Rebels penalty… straight in front….
Shot at goal
Kick able penalty for Rebels.. Will take them with in 4 points.
Blues 29 / 25 Rebels
@ grootblousmile:
Ek het afgevat by die werk, so ek gaan nou rustig rugby kyk vandag…begin so stadigaaaan afskaal voor my middel aar ‘sabbatical’, dan gaan ek bietjie daar in Goosebay en by broer aan die Weskus rondle, en Nuweland n slag besoek.
So, ek begin gooi my mielies bruvva, hehehehe!!!
@78. I gambled on Superbru and went for a draw for Stormers and Tahs. Honestly I think the Tahs are going to take it.
82 @ Pietman:
Sommer lus en kom kuier weer saam op Goosebay met jou saam!
Try Rene Ranger… under the sticks
Ranger score. Blues break the stranglehold of the 2nd half.
Hello all looks like a close game has developed here
Blues 36 / 25 Rebels
Hello Scotsman. What time is it there in the highlands.
Bit messy at the moment.
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