Auckland Blues stay alive in finals race

The Auckland Blues have recovered from a lapse after half time to beat Queensland Reds 35-22 at Suncorp Stadium, gaining an important bonus point.

The Blues led 20-7 at half time but allowed the Reds to take the lead on 60 minutes. The hosts helped Auckland’s flickering finals hopes by reverting to their error-riddled game, with lock Kurtis Haiu crossing in the 63rd minute. The lead was extended with a penalty goal, before Taniela Moa scored the Blues’ fourth try in the dying stages.

The Blues are within one point of the Super 14 top four, however fellow semi-final aspirants Wellington Hurricanes, Stormers and ACT Brumbies all have a match in hand.

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Published by: Jeff McFarlin on May 2nd, 2008
Filed under Rugby Union, The Serve News


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