Blues vs Crusaders Live stream Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020 July 11 , Super Rugby Aotearoa Live stream on Sky Sports will be showing their coverage for the second match of the Aotearoa competition when the Crusaders host the Blues.
Crusaders v Blues Live Rugby Game In one of two changes to the starting XV, first-five Harry Plummer will make his first start of Super Rugby Aotearoa, having been named at second-five for their trip south. He will don the 12 jersey in place of TJ Faiane who drops to the bench.
In a clear indication of the importance of the kicking game on Saturday, it offers the Blues a third option with the boot as Plummer joins Otere Black and Beauden Barrett in the backline, who maintain their spots at first-five and fullback respectively.
The selection also mirrors the triple-playmaker approach coach Leon MacDonald elected for in the side's away win over the Bulls earlier in the year.
Plummer boasts a good amount of experience at second-five. As well as the victory over the Bulls, the 22-year-old made appearances in the midfield against the Chiefs and Hurricanes in the initial multi-country competition.
Plummer also came off the bench in place of Faiane in two of the Blues' three victories to open the current competition.
Alluring selections aside, forwards coach Tom Coventry says the Blues are keeping a level approach for their biggest challenge of 2020.
"We're just keeping our heads clear, making sure we keep our feet on the ground. We understand it's a big challenge, going down to Christchurch."
Coventry wants his side to be more clinical.
"[We need to] make sure that when we've got possession we can look after the ball. The two tries [conceded] against the Highlanders just came off the back of maybe little lapses in concentration. One came from a quick throw-in and the other one came from a kick to the edge which went the wrong way."
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