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Lions
Lions
43 - 5
Full Time
Blues
Blues

Blues vs Lions

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Ruan Combrinck curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

80'

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80'

Sylvian Mahuza sets up the try.

78'
Try

Silky skills by Lions ends with a try for Lionel Mapoe.

78'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Howard Mnisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

78'

Warren Whiteley has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

75'

Ihaia West has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

74'

Ihaia West sets up the try.

73'
Try

A stunning solo try from Kara Pryor.

73'

Trouble here as Kara Pryor breaches the defence.

73'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melani Nanai bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

73'

Howard Mnisi comes on for Lions.

71'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg leaves the field.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Armand van der Merwe took full advantage.

70'

Blues have won 60 rucks so far this game.

69'

Lions have won 60 rucks so far this game.

68'

Robert Kruger comes on.

68'

Ruan Ackermann comes off.

68'

Sylvian Mahuza comes on.

65'

Elton Jantjies comes off.

65'
Conversion

Elton Jantjies does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

65'

Male Sa'u comes on.

65'

George Moala comes off.

65'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Quentin MacDonald getting some game time.

65'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with James Parsons being replaced.

65'

Elton Jantjies sets up the try.

64'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Lionel Mapoe.

64'

Blues make a substitution with Matt McGahan coming on.

63'

Blues make a substitution with Lolagi Visinia coming off.

63'

Lions sub Cyle Brink comes onto the field.

61'

Jaco Kriel departs for Lions.

61'

Nic Mayhew comes on for Blues.

61'

Sam Prattley leaves the field.

61'

Franco Mostert has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Francois de Klerk comes on.

57'

Ross Cronje comes off.

57'

The defensive line has been broken as Warren Whiteley goes through the gap.

57'

Joe Edwards comes on.

57'

Jerome Kaino comes off.

57'

What a run here by Ofa Tu'ungafasi as he gets over the gainline!.

57'

Kara Pryor comes on.

57'

Tanerau Latimer comes off.

57'

Jaco Kriel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

55'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jacques Van Rooyen getting some game time.

55'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Julian Redelinghuys being replaced.

55'

Lions make a substitution with Corne Fourie coming on.

54'

Lions make a substitution with Dylan Smith coming off.

54'

Lions sub Armand van der Merwe comes onto the field.

54'

Malcolm Marx departs for Lions.

54'

Elton Jantjies hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

52'
Try

The Lions pack has powered over for Warwick Tecklenburg to score the try.

50'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Malcolm Marx being able to wriggle through a gap.

49'

Lions have won 40 rucks so far this game.

48'

Trouble here as Melani Nanai breaches the defence.

48'
Conversion

Elton Jantjies makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

47'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on for Blues.

47'

Charlie Faumuina leaves the field.

47'

Billy Guyton comes on.

47'

Bryn Hall comes off.

47'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lionel Mapoe bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

46'

Spellbinding play by Courtnall Skosan is finished off with a try.

46'
Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Lionel Mapoe.

46'

Warwick Tecklenburg has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Blues have won 40 rucks so far this game.

36'

Elton Jantjies steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

23'

A gap opened in the defence and Lionel Mapoe took full advantage.

19'

Blues have won 20 rucks so far this game.

15'

Lions have won 20 rucks so far this game.

11'
Conversion

Elton Jantjies converts the try.

11'

Elton Jantjies played a key part in that try.

10'
Try

What a kick! Rohan Janse van Rensburg takes full advantage to score for Lions.

10'
Conversion

Elton Jantjies has kicked a conversion.

8'

That's a great try assist by Elton Jantjies.

7'
Try

The kick through from Lions has allowed Courtnall Skosan to touch down.

6'

Elton Jantjies has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

2'

Ross Cronje sets up the try.

1'
Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Warren Whiteley.

0'

The defensive line has been broken as Jaco Kriel goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Lions v Blues
Lions v Blues
Sat 14th May 2016, 10:15am PDT
Sat 14th May 2016, 10:15am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +38
Lions
Blues
Lions
Time in lead
Blues
75
Mins in lead
0
94%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
0%
Possession Last 10 min
%
0
Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time
Mapoe
43 - 5
78'
Pryor
73'
38 - 5
Jantjies
38 - 0
65'
Mapoe
36 - 0
64'
Tecklenburg
31 - 0
50'
Jantjies
26 - 0
47'
Mapoe
24 - 0
46'
Half Time
Jantjies
19 - 0
11'
Janse van Rensburg
17 - 0
10'
Jantjies
12 - 0
8'
Skosan
10 - 0
6'
Whiteley
5 - 0
0'
Start

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Lions vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 14th May 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:15. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST, 05:15 NZST in New Zealand, 03:15 AEST in Australia and 10:15 EST in the US.

Blues won the last encounter but Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Blues in 1st and Lions in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Lions vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

38 - 31
FT
17 - 20
FT
24 - 14
FT
19 - 45
FT
30 - 21
FT
29 - 25
FT
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