Blues vs Force

Even without several All Blacks, the class of Stephen Perofeta and Mark Telea amongst others was too much for Simon Cron's side as they search for their first ...

Meanwhile, Zach Kibirige has genuine pace and he had a real ability to make a tackler miss. He came up with a couple of crucial turnovers to get the visitors out of trouble as the Blues attacked their line Sam Spink’s first 80-minute performance was full of classy touches, working tirelessly with 15 carries for 95 metres. Toni Pulu used all his experience to terrorise the Blues at the kick-off, twice sneaking his way in-between Blues bodies to disrupt their maul and earn the turnover. There’s no doubt he will add to his two caps with the All Blacks this year if he continues this form He finished well in the corner to put the game out of reach early in the second half, his fourth in four games.

Simon Cron has made four changes to his side starting side against the Blues, with Sam Spink to make his debut for the Force.…

Stephen Perofeta has had to step into fly-half in a refashioned Blues side dealing with WC protocols and a growing injury list. Prop Nepo Laulala, Test halves Finlay Christie and Beauden Barrett, centre Rieko Ioane and winger Caleb Clarke have each been rested due to New Zealand Rugby’s World Cup protocols. Former London Wasps outside centre Sam Spink will make his debut after an injury in the pre-season ruled him out for the first few rounds. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 1:35pm (AEDT). 0 Perofeta

Blues 30. Force 17. A balmy Sunday afternoon set the scene at Eden Park, only for the Blues and Western Force to dish up an underwhelming spectacle not ...

He laid on a try for Force captain Michael Wells and threatened whenever he chimed into the backline. Telea and Stephen Perofeta belatedly sparked the Blues with moments of individual brilliance. Other than Mark Telea’s best efforts, the match lurched from mistakes to penalties with little in the way of highlights.