The Western Force were dealt a heavy blow in their Super Rugby clash against the Blues on Saturday, losing by a score of 32-17. The result sees the Force remain winless in the competition, having failed to secure a victory in their first three matches.
The Force started the match brightly, taking an early lead through a try from winger Brad Lacey. However, the Blues responded quickly, with tries from Akira Ioane and Caleb Clarke helping them to a 17-7 lead at halftime.
The second half saw the Blues extend their lead further, with tries from Melani Nanai and Dalton Papalii helping them to a 32-7 advantage. The Force did manage to salvage some pride late on, with a try from Tevin Ferris reducing the deficit to 32-17.
The defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow for the Western Force, who have been left frustrated by their lack of success in Super Rugby so far this season. They will now look to regroup and focus on their next match against the Chiefs in two weeks’ time.
The Blues, meanwhile, will be delighted with the result, which sees them move up to third in the New Zealand conference. They will now look to continue their good form when they face the Highlanders next weekend.
Overall, it was a disappointing day for the Western Force, who were unable to build on their promising start to the match. They will now look to put this result behind them and focus on their next match against the Chiefs.
