LIMPOPO – Supe Rugby Aoteroa is in full swing and this week the Hurricanes and Blues (Saturday 09:05) as well as the Chiefs and Highlanders (Sunday 05:35) battle it out. The Crusaders have a rest after their win against the Blues.
Previously:
15 June 2019 – Hurricanes (29) vs Blues (24)
The Hurricanes scored 25 unanswered points to beat the Blues. One of the standout moments was this try by Isaia Walker-Leawere:
What a step from the big man ???????? pic.twitter.com/ZglywXNrg3
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 15, 2019
However, their last encounter came in the first round of Supe Rugby Aoteroa when the Blues beat the Hurricanes 30-20.
The other game sees the Chiefs and Highlanders square-off at FMG Stadium in Waikato.
In 2019, the two sides played out to a 31-all draw.
The two sides faced each other in the opening round of the competition. That game was won 28-27 by the Highlanders.
While we are at it:
Let us have a look at round 18 of Supe Rugby in 2019, when the Crusaders also had a bye and South African teams had some games.
Team
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Score
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vs
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Team
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Score
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Date
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Match report
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Video
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49 |
v
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12 |
14/06/19
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Match report | Video highlights | ||
8 |
v
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59 |
14/06/19
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Match report | Video highlights | ||
Jaguares | 52 | v | Sunwolves | 10 | 14/06/19 | Match report | Video highlights |
Hurricanes | 29 | v | Blues | 24 | 15/06/19 | Match report | Video highlights |
Brumbies | 40 | v | Reds | 27 | 15/06/19 | Match report | Video highlights |
Stormers | 9 | v | Sharks | 12 | 15/06/19 | Match report | Video highlights |
Bulls | 48 | v | Lions | 27 | 15/06/19 | Match report | Video highlights |
Bye
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Crusaders |
Source: www.superxv.com