Blues demolish Highlanders 60-20 in Super Rugby Pacific openerBlues demolish Highlanders 60-20 in Super Rugby Pacific opener[Photo: Stuff.co.nz]The Auckland Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific 2023, demolishing the Highlanders 60-20 in Dunedin last night. But head coach Leon MacDonald, who recently was linked to the Scotland national team, will be concerned with the Blues' discipline. The Blues started strongly with tries to Telea, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clark and Rieko Ioane to lead 31-6 after 28 minutes. The Highlanders had a small resurgence before halftime and cut the lead to 31-20 at the break. A try to Marcel Renata kick-started the Blues second-half scoring and with second tries to Ioane and Telea and another to Papali'i to seal their victory.

Source: Stuff February 25, 2023 19:49 UTC