The Brumbies launch a stirring late comeback but fall just short against the Blues at Eden Park, losing their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final 20-19.
New Zealand's stranglehold on the Super Rugby Pacific will continue for another year after the Blues snuffed out the hopes of the remaining Australian side, beating the Brumbies 20-19 at Eden Park.Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio had a drop goal attempt charged down in the game's dying secondsThis was the 13th unsuccessful attempt by an Australian side to win a playoff game in New Zealand
It clears the path for the Blues to host the Crusaders in the final next weekend, while it was a 13th unsuccessful attempt by an Australian side to win a play-off game in New Zealand. The Blues found their feet with two penalties and dragged the score back to 7-6, their backs catching fire and combining brilliantly to find a try for Hoskins Sotutu on 24 minutes.
The Brumbies patient, powerful rolling maul finally broke the line with Lachie Lonergan diving over on the hour, while only some elite desperation from Tom Wright denied Barrett a Blues' try immediately after.
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