Blues power into Super Rugby final

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The Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a bruising win over the Brumbies on Friday after crashing over for four early tries.

The hosts blew the Brumbies away early in the semi-final at Eden Park with the Blues’ first try coming after just two minutes.

The visitors suffered a double blow before kick-off when Australia prop James Slipper and lock Tom Hooper dropped out after the warm-up. The four quick tries inside the first 21 minutes put the Blues in firm control. The Brumbies gave themselves hope before the half-time whistle when loose forward Rob Valetini powered over for a try, sandwiched between two penalties by Noah Lolesio to make it 27-13 at the break.

With the defence finally stretched, Brumbies replacement forward Luke Reimer barged over to trim the score to 34-20.

 

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