Super Rugby Aotearoa
Highlanders vs Blues

Highlanders
21
vs
32
Blues
  • Time Sun, Aug 2, 2020, 3:35 AM
  • Location Forsyth Barr Stadium
  • Referee Michael Fraser
Highlanders
Highlanders
Blues
Blues
  • Frizell75'
  • Dixon19'
Tries
  • Christie42'
  • Tuungafasi39'
  • Faiane30'
  • Christie9'
  • Ioane6'
  • Ioane20'
Conversions
  • Barrett40'
  • Barrett11'
  • Ioane35'
  • Ioane29'
  • Ioane14'
Penalty Goals
  • Barrett56'
Highlanders
Highlanders
Blues
Blues
Attack
2Tries5
334Metres315
115Carries88
19Defenders Beaten6
6Clean Breaks17
165Passes108
9Offloads15
8Turnovers Conceded11
Defence
93Tackles118
6Missed Tackles19
2Turnovers Won6
Kicking
18Kicks in Play20
1/2Conversions2/5
3/3Penalty Goals1/1
N/ADrop GoalsN/A
0Charged Down0
180Kick From Hand Metres437
13In Touch9
5Opponent Collection9
80%Success50%
8Possession Lost15
0Possession Retained1
Breakdown
78Rucks Won54
7Rucks Lost2
91%Rucks Success Rate96%
3Mauls Won2
Set Plays
14Lineouts Won5
1Lineouts Lost2
93%Lineouts Success Rate71%
2Scrums Won9
2Scrums Lost0
50%Scrums Success Rate100%
Possession
56%Possession44%
48%First Half52%
64%Second Half36%
81%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins19%
Discipline
8Penalties Conceded14
0Red Cards0
0Yellow Cards1
6Penalty Conceded Own Half10
Highlanders
Highlanders
Blues
Blues
Ayden Johnstone
1Ayden Johnstone
Karl Tu'inukuafe
1Karl Tu'inukuafe
Ash Dixon
2Ash Dixon
Kurt Eklund
2Kurt Eklund
Jeff Thwaites
3Jeff Thwaites
Ofa Tuungafasi
3Ofa Tuungafasi
Pari Pari Parkinson
4Pari Pari Parkinson
Patrick Tuipulotu
4Patrick Tuipulotu
Jack Whetton
5Jack Whetton
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
5Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
Shannon Frizell
6Shannon Frizell
Dalton Papalii
6Dalton Papalii
Dillon Hunt
7Dillon Hunt
Tony Lamborn
7Tony Lamborn
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
8Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
Akira Ioane
8Akira Ioane
Aaron Smith
9Aaron Smith
Finlay Christie
9Finlay Christie
Josh Ioane
10Josh Ioane
Beauden Barrett
10Beauden Barrett
Scott Gregory
11Scott Gregory
Caleb Clarke
11Caleb Clarke
Sio Tomkinson
12Sio Tomkinson
TJ Faiane
12TJ Faiane
Michael Collins
13Michael Collins
Rieko Ioane
13Rieko Ioane
Josh McKay
14Josh McKay
Mark Telea
14Mark Telea
Mitch Hunt
15Mitch Hunt
Matt Duffie
15Matt Duffie
Substitutes
Liam Coltman
16Liam Coltman
Luteru Tolai
16Luteru Tolai
Ethan De Groot
17Ethan De Groot
Alex Hodgman
17Alex Hodgman
Siate Tokolahi
18Siate Tokolahi
Sione Mafileo
18Sione Mafileo
Manaaki Selby-Rickit
19Manaaki Selby-Rickit
Jacob Pierce
19Jacob Pierce
Jesse Parete
20Jesse Parete
Aaron Carroll
20Aaron Carroll
Folau Fakatava
21Folau Fakatava
Sam Nock
21Sam Nock
Bryn Gatland
22Bryn Gatland
Otere Black
22Otere Black
Jona Nareki
23Jona Nareki
Harry Plummer
23Harry Plummer
Coaches
Aaron Mauger
Leon MacDonald
Referees
RefereeMichael Fraser
80End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.
80Clean BreakTrouble here as Rieko Ioane breaches the defence.
78Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Jesse Parete bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.
76Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.
76Conversion - Missed LeftHighlanders go for goal with Josh Ioane taking the conversion but his aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
75Try - Close rangeHighlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Shannon Frizell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
75Tackle - Try SaverWhat a tackle there by Jacob Pierce as he saves a certain try!.
74Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Ofa Tuungafasi coming on.
74Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Tony Lamborn coming off.
73Yellow cardSione Mafileo (Blues) is shown a yellow card.
72Substitution onBlues sub Jacob Pierce comes onto the field.
72Substitution offPatrick Tuipulotu departs for Blues.
71Substitution onHarry Plummer comes on for Blues.
71Substitution offBeauden Barrett leaves the field.
71Substitution onLuteru Tolai comes on.
71Substitution offKurt Eklund comes off.
71Substitution onFolau Fakatava comes on.
71Substitution offAaron Smith comes off.
67Substitution onEthan De Groot comes on.
67Substitution offAyden Johnstone comes off.
67Substitution onHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Parete getting some game time.
67Substitution offHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Hunt being replaced.
67Substitution offAyden Johnstone comes off.
67Substitution onHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Parete getting some game time.
65Substitution onBlues sub Sione Mafileo comes onto the field.
65Substitution offOfa Tuungafasi departs for Blues.
65Player Good TacklesAkira Ioane has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
65Player Good TacklesAkira Ioane has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
64Player Good TacklesShannon Frizell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
63Substitution onTony Lamborn comes on for Blues.
63Substitution offJacob Pierce leaves the field.
59Substitution onOtere Black comes on.
59Substitution offMark Telea comes off.
57Player Good TacklesDillon Hunt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
56Substitution onJona Nareki comes on.
56Substitution offScott Gregory comes off.
56Penalty Goal - KickedBeauden Barrett does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.
56Substitution onLiam Coltman comes on.
56Substitution offAsh Dixon comes off.
53Substitution onBlues decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Pierce getting some game time.
53Substitution offBlues decide to make a substitution, with Tony Lamborn being replaced.
53Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Marino Mikaele-Tu'u goes through the gap.
52Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Alex Hodgman coming on.
52Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Karl Tu'inukuafe coming off.
51Team Rucks WonBlues have won 40 rucks so far this game.
50Substitution onHighlanders sub Manaaki Selby-Rickit comes onto the field.
50Substitution offJack Whetton departs for Highlanders.
50Substitution onSiate Tokolahi comes on for Highlanders.
50Substitution offJeff Thwaites leaves the field.
46Substitution onAaron Carroll comes on.
46Substitution offDalton Papalii comes off.
45Player Good TacklesTony Lamborn has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
45Clean BreakWhat a run here by Kurt Eklund as they gets over the gainline!.
45Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.
44Clean BreakTony Lamborn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
44Conversion - Missed RightBeauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.
42Try AssistSpellbinding play by Caleb Clarke is finished off with a try.
42Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Finlay Christie.
40Start Of Second HalfThe second half is underway.
40Conversion - KickedBeauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.
39Try AssistAkira Ioane played a key part in that try.
40Start Of Second HalfThe second half is underway.
35Penalty Goal - KickedJosh Ioane makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
32Conversion - Missed LeftBeauden Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
31Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.
30Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Blues results in a try for TJ Faiane.
29Penalty Goal - KickedJosh Ioane kicks the penalty.
27Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Dalton Papalii being able to wriggle through a gap.
24Clean BreakTrouble here as Scott Gregory breaches the defence.
24Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.
23Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Scott Gregory bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.
23Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Scott Gregory bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.
22Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Matt Duffie took full advantage.
20Conversion - KickedJosh Ioane converts the try.
19Try - Rolling maulThe Highlanders pack has powered over for Ash Dixon to score the try.
14Penalty Goal - KickedJosh Ioane has kicked a penalty goal.
14Penalty Goal - KickedJosh Ioane has kicked a penalty goal.
9Try AssistRieko Ioane sets up the try.
9Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Blues leads to a try for Finlay Christie.
9Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.
7Conversion - Missed LeftBeauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
6Try - Close rangeBlues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Akira Ioane touching down.
0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows his whistle.