Dramatic Finishes Propel Blues and Brumbies into Super Rugby Semi-Finals
The Auckland Blues and ACT Brumbies secured their spots in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with last-minute victories over the Waikato Chiefs and Wellington Hurricanes, respectively. The Blues staged a late comeback to defeat the Chiefs 20-19, while the Brumbies overcame a spirited Hurricanes side to win 35-28. The semi-finals will see the Blues facing the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, and the Chiefs hosting the Brumbies in Hamilton.
Key Points
The Blues clinched a dramatic 20-19 victory over the Chiefs with a last-gasp try from Josh Beehre, converted by Beauden Barrett.
The Brumbies defeated the Hurricanes 35-28, showcasing both power and flair in their game.
The Chiefs, despite losing, advanced to the semi-finals as 'lucky losers' after the Crusaders took the top seed.
The semi-finals will feature the Blues against the Crusaders in Christchurch and the Chiefs against the Brumbies in Hamilton.
The Hurricanes started strong but couldn't maintain their momentum against the Brumbies.
