The Blues clinched a vital 19-18 victory over the Hurricanes in a tightly contested match, thanks largely to Beauden Barrett’s 16-point performance against his former team.
In a game dominated by defense, Barrett’s decisive long-range penalty goal in the second half proved the match-winner, despite a late surge by the Hurricanes.
The Blues held firm in the final moments, with Barrett and Mark Tele’a bundling Kini Naholo into touch to seal the win.
The Blues secured their second win of the season and stay within reach of the top six.
