Blues 19-19 Chiefs. TV: Fox Sports 23rd minute: From the lineout, Chiefs forwards maul towards the line and draw another penalty advantage. 37th minute: Eventually, the Blues forwards are penalised, the Chiefs take the tap, but lose the ball and Sotutu hacks it downfield. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:05pm (AEST). Fifth minute: Lot of kicking goin on and eventually McKenzie kicks crossfield for Leinert-Brown, but the ball skids into touch. "It's a short window with local derbies, because of COVID-19. These sides had contrasting fortunes last week, the Chiefs’ spluttering lineout not helping the cause in their loss to the Highlanders, while the Blues feasted on the Hurricanes’ throwing woes to make it a perfect start to the New Zealand competition in front of their home fans. It doesn't get more intense than 10 weeks of New Zealand derbies.

The backline remains unchanged with Otere Black, who celebrated his blazer game for the Blues in the win over the Hurricanes, remains at first-five with Beauden Barrett again starting at fullback, to form an exciting back four with Rieko Ioane at centre and wings Caleb Clarke and Mark Telea. Damian McKenzie vs Beauden Barrett: This is two of the most entertaining players in the world with ball in hand, how will they match up against each other? A mouthwatering clash kicks off Round 2 of Super Rugby Aotearoa when the Chiefs host the Blues. McKenzie successful, gives Chiefs the early lead at 3-0. Grab memberships and match tickets, find upcoming games, check out latest news and buy official Chiefs merchandise and apparel. Chiefs vs Blues Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020 - Round 2. Giving him free range to run, his whole game becomes better and he turns into a second playmaker. The squad ready to visit that lot down State Highway 1. ? Gallagher Chiefs vs Blues. "It's hard enough playing against each other in a normal season of Super Rugby, but Aotearoa will be even more intense," he says.

A mouthwatering clash kicks off Round 2 of Super Rugby Aotearoa when the Chiefs host the Blues. @skysportnz #BluesAllDay #BluesTogether #BLUvCHI pic.twitter.com/J3u93Mw82l, — The Blues (@BluesRugbyTeam) June 18, 2020. If you are a real die-hard Blues or Crusaders fan, or former player, his move to Auckland was just a no-no. 10 in the only change from last week’s starting backline, with Bay of Plenty’s Kaleb Trask providing cover on the bench. 30th minute: Vaa'i is penalised for impeding a Blues defender in his attempt to charge down a clearing kick. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account.

Andy Marinos, chief executive of SANZAAR, the organisers of Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship, denies the provincial championship "will never look the same again" if more South African teams join the PRO14. Prediction: Chiefs 29-24 Blues. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He is definitely a world class coach, but I believe that all the time he spent in international rugby has made him a worse coach for a franchise team. The Gallagher Chiefs ARE BACK! Learn about Chiefs vs Blues LiveStream Super Rugby 2020 on Muck Rack. 7:05PM Saturday, 20 June, 2020 NZST at FMG Stadium, Waikato. Their forwards are pounding the goal-line, but the Blues defence is good so far. Sign up to our mailing list for a weekly digest from the wide world of rugby.

28th minute: Chiefs are penalised for pulling the jumper down at the lineout and O'Keeffe warns Cruden - now captain - that a yellow card is near. 36th minute: Black puts a crossfield kick towards Clarke, who is outjumped by Stevenson, but O'Keeffe brings them back for a penalty in front of the posts. Blues 7-6. Don’t miss being a part of history at the first Gallagher Chiefs home game of the new Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa! "Pre-lockdown, I used to hold off and wait for the highlights, because there was too much rugby, but now Aotearoa is exciting. The Blues go right, left and then right again, where Telea dives over in the corner. Barrett slots his first attempt for the Blues and the lead is now seven, Blues 19-12. 11th minute: Blues are again penalised for not releasing in the tackle. Chiefs go for another lineout at close range, but Sotutu steals the throw.

I believe that Damian is the better Fullback and that he is probably in the top 3 in the world if he is playing his normal game but as stated the new game-plan may have a impact on this. Tuipulotu charges upfield, but his teammates are penalised for leaving their feet in the ruck. When the rivals met in their season-opener - before the coronavirus shutdown - the Chiefs prevailed 37-29 at Auckland's Eden Park. While the make-up of next year's Super Rugby competition is still to be determined, Western Force have announced a new contract for coach Tim Sampson. 21st minute: Cowley-Tuioti replaces Goodhue at lock for the Blues. Change ). The tourists will have plenty of confidence following a big win in round one but will need to be wary against a Chiefs side looking to make amends for a … The Blues coach is making use of more than just his skill by tapping into his rugby brain, placing him at fullback I believe that he will be able to spot the gaps in the defence much quicker and then steer the team towards them so they can capitalize with efficiency. The only problem I see for The Chiefs is that their biggest asset is sitting on the sideline and not on the pitch, this biggest is their coach.