Blues (13) 16 / 26 (13) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Blues and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
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 – Baden Kerr (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Charles Piutau (1)
- Conversions – Baden Kerr (1)
Chiefs:
- Penalties – Aaron Cruden (1), Gareth Anscombe (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Bundee Aki (1), Hika Elliot (1), Ben Tameifuna (2)
- Conversions – 0
Teams:
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 Rene Ranger, 12 Francis Saili, 11 Lolagi Visinia, 10 Baden Kerr, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili / Brendon O’Connor, 7 Luke Braid, 6 Kane Barrett, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Angus Ta’avao, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Sam Prattley.
Replacements: 16 James Parsons, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Liaki Moli, 19 Brendon O’Connor / Sean Polwart, 20 Jamison Gibson-Park, 21 Jackson Willison, 22 Marty McKenzie.
Chiefs: 15 Andrew Horrell, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Tim Nanai-Williams, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Robbie Robinson, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Matt Vant Leven, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (Captain), 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Toby Smith.
Replacements: 16 Mahonri Schwalger, 17 Pauliasi Manu, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Augustine Pulu, 21 Gareth Anscombe, 22 Asaeli Tikoirotuma.
Referee: Chris Pollock
Assistant referees: Jonathon White, Garratt Williamson
TMO: Glen Newman
Bonus point try, Tameifuna again
Bulls will HAVE TO win tonight!
Nice pilfer there by the Chiefs. That’s 50 tries for the season. 4 tries for the match.
Well seems like Bools are now gonna have beat the Stormpoppies if they want to finish top of the table.
Cruden misses again.
Chiefs 23 / 16 Blues
15 Minutes to go in the match
Hallo almal.
Hierdie ref het seker gemaak die Chiefs wen …. hoop die Bulle kry ook so ‘n goeie ref ….. 😉
Try Chiefs?
Don’t think so… looked out plus a possible knock too
No try, out!
@ The_Young_Turk:
Long time ago bru, don’t know what it looks like down south these days. But used to consume a lot of camapari down Napoli way in my heyday, though, hehehehe!
@ ben-die-bul:
Wie is die ref vandag, vir die Bulle?
@ Pietman:
Am sure you drank your fair share of Italians under the table as here they don’t have the culture of boozing and binge drinking like in northern countries…
10 Minutes to go… can the Blues haul in the 7-point deficit?
72 @ The_Young_Turk:
Pietman does not drink much, neither do I when me and Pietman kuier… hehehe
Morning everyone.
Only started watching this game now. See Chiefs have lost a player to a red card. When did Blues lose that player? This should be easy for Chiefs then and they only 7 points ahead of Blues. To think the Cheetahs bliksemed the Blues. Or is it a derby that teams know how each play so much that they can stay so close on the score board here? Otherwise now think even if Bulls have to play Chiefs away they will beat them even on their home turf.
Chiefs hard on attack, Blues get a relieving penalty on their own 5
@ The_Young_Turk:
Salute chin chin!
@ grootblousmile:
Yes, i know you two can hardly bear to touch the strong stuff 😉
@ grootblousmile:
@74
75 @ Puma:
Hello,
Blues were down to 13 men for a while… got the Red Card early too
78 @ The_Young_Turk:
79 @ Pietman:
Hehehehe
5 Minutes to go…
79 @ Pietman:
hahahahahaha. Is gbs telling some porky pies? 🙂
Wow these Blues have really impressed me. Not lying down. Wouldn’t surprise me if they snuck a try here.
83 @ Puma:
Who? Me?
Neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
80 @ grootblousmile:
Serious Blues down to 13 men? Jeepers then Chiefs are not that great. They should have been so far ahead by playing against 13 men. Doubt Bulls have to worry too much if they have to travel to NZ to play them. I think they will be hammered if they have to play at Loftus though. I think it will be a Bulls/Sader/ or Bulls/Brumbies final. Chiefs will get beat in the semi by any of the other 5 top teams if they play like this.
Chiefs try… no flag up.
TMO
71: Joubert
Important the Bloos prevent the Chiefs from scoring their 4th try, so the Bools can still keep top spot if they draw with the Stompies.
85 @ grootblousmile:
With all that sweet wine you drink you are telling porky pies there……… 
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