Blues score 41 unanswered points in second half to blow out the Rebels 54-17

Blues score 41 unanswered points in second half to blow out the Rebels 54-17

By Alipate Narawa
Sunday 09/04/2023
[Photo: Getty Image]

Finlay Christie and Mark Telea scored second-half doubles, while Dalton Papalii, Zarn Sullivan and Ofa Tuungafasi were rewarded with tries in the Blues 54-17 win over the Rebels in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

It was the hosts who went into the break with a 17-13 lead, striking well on the counter-attack and around their set piece.

It was a different story in the second half as the Blues ran in seven tries after play restarted; scoring 41 unanswered points to run up the score and return to the winner’s circle.

With his form in the spotlight recently, Beauden Barrett looked assured with ball in hand and played a part in several of his side’s tries – including a lovely chip and chase under advantage which he regathered, then put boot to ball to send Mark Telea over out wide.

Barrett stepped up for his side, although his goal-kicking remained an issue as he hit just four of 10 from the tee.

[Source: NZ Herald]

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