Blues (20) 34 / (20) 41 Chiefs (Final Score)
The Blues and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ 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 – Lachie Munro (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Francis Saili (1), Lachie Munro (1), Rudi Wulf (1), Rene Ranger (1)
- Conversions – Lachie Munro (4)
Chiefs:
- Penalties – Aaron Cruden (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Asaeli Tikoirotuma (4), Sonny Bill Williams (1)
- Conversions – Aaron Cruden (5)
Teams:
Blues: 15 Rudi Wulf, 14 Lachie Munro, 13 Francis Saili, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Rene Ranger, 10 Michael Hobbs, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Luke Braid (captain), 7 Daniel Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Liaki Moli, 3 Tevita Mailau, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Angus Ta’avao, 18 Filo Paulo, 19 Peter Saili, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Hadleigh Parkes, 22 David Raikuna.
Chiefs: 15 Andrew Horrell, 14 Maritino Nemani, 13 Jackson Willison, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Liam Messam (Captain), 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Michael Fitzgerald (captain), 3 Ben Afeaki, 2 Mahonri Schwalger, 1 Arizona Taumalolo.
Replacement: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Ben Tameifuna, 18 Romana Graham, 19 Scott Waldrom, 20 Brendon Leonard, 21 Robbie Robinson, 22 Lelia Masaga.
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Nick Briant (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen
Yesterday i hoped for a Crusaders hickup, it did not work.
Since my predictions are so poo this year let me hope for something else.
May the Chiefs win this game by 70+ points, score 10+ tries and give the Lions hope to pass the wooden spoon on(can they still avoid it?)
OK of to work will be back for the two SA derbies.
Wonder if the Bulls can break the Stormers defense?
Hope they watched the precise grubbers by Dan Carter yesterday, that type of try always excites me. In my days at wing i could chase them down many times and scored, albeit in my dreams. Ha ha ha, i did get a few though.
In fact i feel that is a far better option than a kick that can be marked , resulting in a free kick and loss of possession.
Ciao a tutti!
Helloooooooooooooooo!
Hello Fruit!
Players coming out onto the pitch
Morning Everyone.
Go Blues. We can only hope…hehe
Morning All, Howzit gobbling, Turky?
6@ Blue Bird:
hahaha. 😆
@ Blue Bird:What on earth could you be wishing for?
9@ Blue Bird:
Hello BB,
You think there could be a few touring from England for the Enland tour here?
@ Puma:
Morning Puma, I am not bored now….. Chief’s by 20.
Mind you, my superBru is verging on terrible this season, my worst ever performance!
I am stil beating 4man tho!! Heheheh
Howzit?
Hello Oompie, Kickers (my mortal enemy today), Blue Bird (my mortal enemy next week)…
Go Graham Henry’s magnificently coached team that he has brought from the depths to challenge the mightiest of super rugby teams. I’m sure the Chiefs must be quaking in their boots as they foresee the amazing impact Henry has had on these Blues.
Game ON!
Are the Blues going to bully the Squaws here?
Good Morning everyone, A Chiefs loss here could be quite handy
13@ Blue Bird:
BB, My worst too. Then again you went against my Sharks last week, you should have asked me… 😉
14 @ bean1:
Hellow Beanie…
The friend of my enemy… is also my enemy!
@ Just For Kicks:
Hi JFK, actually wishing the rain would leave our country for 4 days. We have got huge Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in every city, town, village and hamlet and the weather can make or break these events!
Our party at the farm is on Monday and we have seen the forecast!!
19@ sharky_forever:
Howzit brudda,
If Chiefs lose here that sure would put one of our teams in the running to hold a final here. We can hope!
15@ grootblousmile:Morning. I feel godlike today, so make that your ‘immortal enemy’ please!
19 @ sharky_forever:
Hello Tyrone
@ grootblousmile:Hi GPS – so sorry – GBS
@ grootblousmile:
Morning GBS, next week we will gird our loins and prepare for an almighty battle!!
Today we are friends! 🙂
14@ bean1:
Hello Beannie and JFK, You both nervous for your Stompies today?
@ sharky_forever:
Morning Sharkie
Chiefs 3 / 0 Blues
As Aaron Cruden slots an easy penalty.
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