Force (3) 13 / 17 (17) Blues (Final Score)
The Western Force and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
nib Stadium, Perth at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 17:40 AWST, 21:40 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Force:
- Penalties – Ian Prior (1), Ben Tapuai (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Matt Hodgson (1)
- Conversions – Ben Tapuai (1)
Blues:
- Penalties – Ihaia West (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Jerome Kaino (1), Tevita Li (1)
- Conversions – Ihaia West (2)
Teams:
Western Force |
Blues |
21 May at 11:40 SA Time | |
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Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia), Jordan Way (Australia)
TMO: Peter Marshall (Australia)
Game ON!
Kick-Off by the Force!
Force penalty… very kickable but kicked towards the corner
Almost a Force try… but I think the ref saw a double movement…
They come back for a Force penalty, 5m out, for a high tackle.
Yet another Force penalty… shot this time.
Force 3 / 0 Blues
Blues penalty, Ihaia West for goal.
Force 3 / 3 Blues
Try Jerome Kaino, Blues!!
Force 3 / 10 Blues
Try Tevita Li, Blues!
Force 3 / 17 Blues
Faumuina cops a Yellow Card for the Blues
Almost a Force try…
Ref calls Halftime
Lemoenetyd
2nd Half ON!
Game is quite dour… and the weather conditions in Perth has a lot to do with it…
But the Force’s inability to play an attacking game at all in 2016 is also contributing to it.
Force 3m out…
Try Kyle Godwin, Force!
TMO asked to check for obstruction
Definate obstruction by Brache… no try!
They go back for a Force penalty.. 8m out!
Try Matt Hodgson, Force!
Force 10 / 17 Blues
Blues penalty, 7m out.
Latimer down injured.
Missed sitter by Ihaia West
Force bumble a penalty… quick tap and immediate knock
19 Minutes to go in the game!
Force 13 / 17 Blues
9 Minutes to go… the difference is only 4 measly points.
Matt Hodgson off injured for the Force… looks like a longer term arm injury
Force kickable penalty… players inside the 10m radius off a Blues kick
Another Force penalty… kicked into the corner for a 5m lineout.
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