Sotutu powers Blues to 46
Time:2024-05-29 00:29:22 Source:worldViews(143)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Hoskins Sotutu scored two tries to help the Auckland-based Blues rout the ACT Brumbies 46-7 on Saturday, highlighting a gulf between top New Zealand and Australian teams in Super Rugby Pacific.
The Blues and Brumbies came into the match jointly in second place behind the unbeaten Hurricanes. But after an indecisive first 10 minutes, the Blues simply overwhelmed their opponents in wet and slippery conditions and posted their largest-ever win over the Canberra-based Brumbies.
After a day of torrential rain in Auckland, the match seemed likely to become a kicking contest. Instead, the Blues kept the ball in hand and the Brumbies, who are the best of Australia’s teams, couldn’t compete against the Blues’ big ball runners, among them Sotutu and Caleb Clarke.
By halftime, the Blues had scored three tries including Sotutu’s double and the Brumbies had been forced to make four times as many tackles as their opponents. Sotutu is the top try-scorer after nine rounds of the tournament with eight tries.
Previous:Novelist Elizabeth Day reveals politicians have turned down her award
Next:China's robust exports give auto parts industries a leg
You may also like
- General Hospital star Johnny Wactor's brave final act revealed: Actor, 37, was shielding female co
- Lucy Hale reveals what her current equation is with her Pretty Little Lies co
- Harry Styles and Niall Horan soak up the action at The Masters with the Love on Tour star watching 6
- Khloe Kardashian seen for the first time since OJ Simpson's death
- Taylor Swift adds three new opening acts to her Eras Tour shows at Wembley Stadium in London
- Brooke Burke, 52, poses with her mini
- Distressing moment horse is rescued after falling into a Florida pond
- Scoop review: Netflix's Prince Andrew drama divides critics
- Will Smith joins co