2014 Super Rugby: Blues v Hurricanes (Round 16)

[Jaguares]

15. Lolagi Visinia
14. Frank Halai
13. Pita Ahki
12. Ma'a Nonu
11. George Moala
10. Ihaia West
9. Bryn Hall
8. Jerome Kaino
7. Luke Braid (c)
6. Peter Saili
5. Tom Donnelly
4. Patrick Tuipulotu
3. Charlie Faumuina
2. Keven Mealamu
1. Tony Woodcock

1. Ben Franks/Reggie Goodes
2. Dane Coles
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
4. Jeremy Thrush
5. James Broadhurst
6. Faifili Levave
7. Jack Lam
8. Victor Vito
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Alapati Leiua
13. Conrad Smith (c)
14. Cory Jane
15. Matt Proctor

 

[Jaguares]

Blues:

15. Lolagi Visinia,14. Frank Halai,13. Pita Ahki,12. Ma'a Nonu,11. George Moala,10. Ihaia West,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Peter Saili,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven Mealamu,1. Tony Woodcock

Replacements :16. James Parsons,17. Ofa Tu'ungafasi,18. Angus Ta'avao,19. Hayden Triggs,20. Steven Luatua,21. Piri Weepu,22. Simon Hickey,23. Albert Nikoro

Hurricanes:

1. Ben Franks/Reggie Goodes,,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Matt Proctor

Replacements : 16. Ash Dixon/Motu Matu'u/Goodes/Mike Kainga,17. Chris Eves,18. Reggie Goodes/Brendon Edmonds,19. Brad Shields,20. Ardie Savea,21. Chris Smylie,22. Tim Bateman,23. James Marshall

 

[cardassian]

Let's go Hurricanes!

 

[Gena_ZA]

This could be one hell of an entertaining game, hope so!

 

[nickdnz]

BULLSH*T PENAL TRY!! Are you kidding me!? That's a knock on at best, never mind penalty try and yellow card. Who is this knob-head referee?

 

[steblin]

Penalty try was a harsh decision, however great play from the blues down the wing and again for the score!!

West is playing so much flatter than Hickey, back line is getting some great ball at the minute

Also couple of great involvements from Ahki

 

[Chikwa]

Terrific game of rugby!

 

[Darwin]

Interesting game. The Blues have certainly looked the better side, but you know the Canes have more than enough firepower to come back in the 2nd half.

Luke Braid is a beast. Kaino has been a bit quieter than in previous weeks, but still looks dangerous. West is looking pretty comfortable so far, and Ahki has made some nice touches. Visinia looks classy (as always).

There have been fewer standouts for the Canes. Barrett has been poor, and Savea has been well contained. Vito and Toomaga-Allen have been working hard but haven't stood-out as much as some of the Blues forwards....

 

[Darwin]

Kaino is some sort of machine.

 

[steblin]

Kaino is some sort of machine.

That try ... Unreal strength

 

[Darwin]

Barrett is having a bit of a shocker.....

EDIT: Much better by the Canes there.

 

[steblin]

Great forward play by the Blues! Tuipolotu has been monstrous, classic clean out by Donolly to make the hole.

 

[austingtir]

That try ... Unreal strength

Having him back and playing at 8 is so good for the AB's they wont have to put Mccaw there at a pinch anymore and even if Read isnt right (or out of form) they could play Kaino there without a worry.

 

[Darwin]

Good win by the Blues. A big blow for the Canes playoff hopes....

 

[steblin]

Nonu and Ahki made a real nice combo in midfield, Ahki nailed some great tackles. If I was JK and staying true to picking on form Saili would have to earn that jersey back once he's fit

 

[steblin]

In general as well, real nice game of rugby, Canes just didn't give it up, blues kept attacking in the second half.

 

[Jaguares]

And what about Alapati Leiua?

 

[Icemn]

Up and down for the canes... up and down... one week brilliant... the next, not...

Canes need some consistency and lil bit better defense