Taking the emotion out of the occasion and focusing on what has served them well through the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season will be the key for the Blues in Friday's semifinal against the Brumbies at Eden Park. Centre Rieko Ioane said the Blues had covered the short turnaround they faced and had reset quickly. Losing captain and lock Patrick Tuipulotu was disappointing because he had been on fire all season and in career-best form. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/PXeht1zoc6 — Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 10, 2024Ioane said he felt good after a frustrating season with injuries and concussions and wanted to repay the coaches' confidence. "Performance is king for us on game day.

Source: Stuff June 11, 2024 09:57 UTC