Bryce Heem of the Blues fends off a tackle in the match against the Rebels in Melbourne. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Blues savoured a return to transtasman relations by running riot in Melbourne on Saturday night. The Blues scrum, led by powerful All Blacks prop Karl Tu'inukuafe's best performance of the season, destroyed the Rebels to set the tone for the statement performance. The Blues arrived with tactics to put the ball in behind the Rebels by harnessing their multiple kicking options. Through Black's boot and an impressive 48-metre strike from Sullivan, the Blues steadily built their lead.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 15, 2021 21:00 UTC