Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies manfully tried to plug away. Photo: Michael Bradley/AFP.
The Cheetahs delivered a up-and-down performance in going down 50-32 to the Blues in Auckland on Friday.
They’ll always be a threat on the attack but their defence was wayward again and a lack of composure continues to really hurt them.
Who was the star in this match?
The Blues back tree flourished in general but it was the attacking instincts and support play of fullback Melani Nanai that was really impressive. He fully deserved his try and switched to the No 15 jersey effectively in this game.
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Point scorers
Blues – Tries: Rieko Ioane (2), Scott Scrafton, Akira Ioane, Patrick Tuipulotu, Steven Luatua, Augustine Pulu, Melani Nanai. Conversions: Ihaia West (3), Piers Francis (2).
Cheetahs – Tries: Elandre Huggett (2), Francois Venter, Torsten van Jaarsveld. Conversions: Fred Zeilinga (3). Penalties: Zeilinga (2).
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