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Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby's Biggest Flaw Remains Unchanged
- The Chiefs and Blues played a rugby match in Hamilton, where penalties and discipline issues shaped key moments.
- The game reflected a culture of instinctive infringements under pressure, which leads to frequent lapses in discipline.
- Key incidents included Blues prop Josh Fusitu'a delaying a tackle roll, gifting Chiefs three points, and multiple yellow cards during the weekend.
- A penalty count and late succession of penalties led to Blues scoring a try at the death, sealing their win by outmuscling the Chiefs.
- This pattern of self-destructive decision-making suggests New Zealand teams must adopt legal defence strategies to improve future performance.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs 19-20 Blues - Player Ratings from Qualifying Finals clash in Waikato
The second of the weekend’s play-off berths got underway in Waikato under the lights, with the repeat of last season’s finalists delivering on the hype. With a Semi Final place at stake for the visitors courtesy of the rankings system, it was all to play for. Both teams showcased their typical game – the attacking brilliance of the Chiefs versus the defence might of the Blues. In a somewhat uncharacteristic display, both teams kicked their penal…
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