Blues (15) 35 / 24 (17) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Blues and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby at
Eden Park, Auckland at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 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 – Simon Hickey (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Frank Halai (1), Tevita Li (1), George Moala (1), Jackson Willison (1)
- Conversions – Simon Hickey (3)
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Tom Taylor (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Corey Flynn (1), Colin Slade (1), Ryan Crotty (1)
- Conversions – Tom Taylor (3)
Teams:
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 George Moala, 12 Jackson Willison, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Simon Hickey, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Luke Braid (Captain) / Brendon O’Connor, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 James Parsons, 1 Sam Prattley
Replacements: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Tony Woodcock, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Liaki Moli, 20 Brendan O’Connor/Jordan Manihera, 21 Bryn Hall, 22 Benji Marshall, 23 Pita Ahki.
Crusaders: 15 Colin Slade, 14 Rob Thompson, 13 Reynold Lee-Lo, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Nafi Tuitavake, 10 Tom Taylor, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (Captain), 7 Richie McCaw, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Dominic Bird, 4 Samuel Whitelock, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Tim Perry
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Nepo Laulala, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Matt Todd, 21 Willi Heinz, 22 Adam Whitelock, 23 Israel Dagg.
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
BrumbiesBoy wrote:
Bakkies won’t know about it, he boycotts the SR, remember
91 @ nortierd:
Why would Bakkies Botha in Toulon boycott Super Rugby?
76 @ nortierd:
could be and I need points on bru so need Saders to win. Great two tries by Blues though. Just watched the replay during the break of what I have missed and see Saders 2nd try should never have been because of obstruction.
Haha
82 @ Pietman:
For sure Piet. That is why I do enjoy watching the kiwi sides play each other.
2nd Half ON!
Try, George Moala, Blues…. phweew
Could be another try Blues he’ll they are coming back like a house on fire.
Blues 22 / 17 Crusaders
Blues knocking the stuffing out of the Crusaders now
What a turn around, was 17-3 a couple of minutes ago
Jeeeez, Saders are now sooooooooo kak!
97
@ Puma:
Damn iPad changing stuff again.
grootblousmile wrote:
I_love_bakkies_botha
One of the more eccentric Keo bloggers, hates everything and anything to do with NZ
102 @ nortierd:
Oh, OK… a Voldy fella… sounds a bit unstable too… hehehe
Blues 5m scrum… as Ellis had to carry it over.
wow this is crazy
Try Jackson Willison, Blues!
Bonus point in the bag.
Crusaders in deep doo-doo
Blues are on fire
Blues 29 / 17 Crusaders
grootblousmile wrote:
Very unstable……your typical Bull supporter
Another try Blues. They are on fire for sure.
Where are you NZINCHINA? Your team are playing brilliant here.
109 @ nortierd:
Hehehe
Jou moer, meneer…. hahaha
31 Minutes to go in the match
Colin Slade’s kick charged down… jeeez he’s bad today!
Jeez, Saders can’t get out of their 5m line area now…
Blues hard on attack again, 6m out
2m out….
Saders get a relieving turnover scrum
Lucky for Saders getting the turn over there. Blues are playing like
right now.
Blues scrum Free Kick on Saders ball… and then a Blues penalty.
Shot at goal
91 @ nortierd:Oh, of course yes, silly me…I forgot!!!
Eish, sorry!
Blues 32 / 17 Crusaders
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