Ill discipline costs Blues
his second goal.
Brett was in the action again 16 minutes into the game, after some strong counter-attacking which featured strong runs from second five-eighths Benson Stanley and wing Joe Rokocoko. From a ruck, Brett again punctured the Hurricanes defence and then worked a scissors with prop John Afoa who trundled over beneath the posts. Brett's conversion had the Blues out to a 17-6 lead.
Blues 20
Try: Brett, Afoa
Con: Brett 2
Pen: Brett 2
Hurricanes 34
Try: Gear
Con: Weepu
Pen: Ripia 5, Weepu 4
HT: 20-12