[Source: stuff.co.nz]The Blues big guns fired up in the second half of their final Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash with the Chiefs to send their team into the real scene with a decided spring in their step. But it was the Blues, with their All Blacks prominent, who dominated the second 40 to ease to a 14-point victory. The Blues forwards had the better of the upfront battle over the second 40, and that enough to give their speedy backs the ball they needed to stamp their mark on proceedings. Most importantly, both sides survived the hitout without any major injury problems. Highlanders complete pre-season with big win over depleted Crusaders[Source: stuff.co.nz]At Methven Recreational Reserve: Highlanders 41 (Sean Withy, Sam Gilbert, Jona Nareki, Folau Fakatava, Oliver Haig, Nathan Hastie tries; Gilbert 3 con, pen, Rhys Patchell con) Crusaders 14 (Jack Gray, Antonio Shalfoon tries; Taine Robinson 2 con).

Source: Stuff February 16, 2024 07:22 UTC