Super Rugby Pacific: Blues vs. Brumbies Live Coverage
Join us for the live action of the Super Rugby Pacific match featuring two renowned teams, the Blues and the Brumbies, both of whom are grappling with uncharacteristic 1-2 starts to the season.
The defending champions, the Blues, approach their game at Eden Park with renewed confidence following their victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington last week. A significant change sees Beauden Barrett returning to the fly-half role, having previously played fullback in the initial matches. Analyst Justin Harrison expressed that Barrett’s skills are better utilised in the No.10 jersey, allowing him to influence the game more effectively. His physical presence is expected to challenge the opposing defence, opening opportunities for the Blues’ outside backs.
Match Details:
- Date: Friday, 7 March
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
- Kickoff: 5:05 PM AEDT
Team Line-ups:
Blues (1-15):
Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Cam Christie, Anton Segner, Cameron Suafoa, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Cole Forbes.
Replacements: Nathaniel Pole, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Marcel Renata, Tristyn Cook, Che Clark, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Corey Evans.
Brumbies (1-15):
James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright.
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford.
Officials:
- Referee: James Doleman
- Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Warwick Lahmert
- TMO: Richard Kelly
The encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to improve their standings early in the season, with the Blues looking to harness home advantage and momentum from their last match, while the Brumbies will seek to turn their form around.