Blues put Crusaders to sword
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The Auckland Blues staged a stunning comeback in a 35-24 win over the Canterbury Crusaders yesterday, leaving the seven-time champions at the foot of the Super 15 ladder.
The Blues trailed 3-17 after 30 minutes but rattled the Crusaders with two tries either side of half-time to run away with the game and claim a bonus point.
Both sides were desperate to make amends for disappointing losses in their opening games but Crusaders captain Kieran Read said his players failed to maintain their intensity after a good start. “You’ve got to keep your foot on the throat when you’re up 17-3,” he said.
Hooker Corey Flynn scored the opening try for the Crusaders after 14 minutes, with Colin Slade adding a second on the 30-minute mark.
Wingers Frank Halai and Tevita Li then hit back for the Blues, notching a try apiece within 90 seconds of each other to change the complexion of the game.
In Melbourne, the Melbourne Rebels opened their Super Rugby season in style with five tries and a dominant 35-14 win over South Africa’s Cheetahs yesterday.
After waiting three weeks of the competition for their opening match, the Rebels made a flying start with three unanswered tries to winger Lachlan Mitchell, fullback Jason Woodward and scrumhalf Luke Burgess for a 17-0 halftime lead.
Flyhalf Bryce Hegarty secured the Rebels a bonus point with a fourth try after replacement Jean Cook finally put the Cheetahs on the board four minutes after the break.
(Agencies)
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