https:\/\/twitter.com\/steve_l15\/status\/1395962083091439618?s=20<\/a><\/p>\nWould such surprise tactics work against the Blues?<\/p>\n
Well, kinda.<\/p>\n
Despite dominating the first half, the Blues only led 22-14, as Waratahs captain Jake Gordon stole an intercept from 50 metres out, which came only minutes after storming front rower Angus Bell had raced 190 metres to score.<\/p>\n
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OK, that sort of distance is not technically possible on a 100 metre rugby pitch, but it was a glorious score, that Bell can pass down for generations to come.<\/p>\n
The Blues did run away with things in the second half, with some strong performances across the park, including winger Bryce Heem who bagged a hat-trick.<\/p>\n
The Waratahs will now need to empty their bag of tricks next week, as they take on an all-conquering Crusaders in Wollongong.<\/p>\n
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Chiefs 40, Brumbies 19<\/strong><\/p>\nExpectations vs reality.<\/p>\n
On the surface of it, Saturday night was supposed to be a belter.<\/p>\n
All four finalists from the AU and Aotearoa competitions colliding in two fantastic matchups.<\/p>\n
What followed was unexpected and for a lot of people unpleasant.<\/p>\n
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The Chiefs came out with intent and ran all over the Brumbies in Hamilton.<\/p>\n
After a brutal stretch of matches which have included heartbreaking results, the Brumbies finally showed some signs of cracking.<\/p>\n
One positive for the Canberra-based side is the play of Rob Valetini, who has gone up a gear in the trans-Tasman competition.<\/p>\n
They'll need more of the same and improved efforts around him, with another tough away game coming against the Blues.<\/p>\n
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Crusaders 63, Reds 28<\/strong><\/p>\n"You can plan a pretty picnic but you can't predict the weather."<\/p>\n
You also can't predict a pack of grizzly bears invading your picnic and stealing all your food.<\/p>\n
At Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, the Crusaders were that pack of grizzly bears and the AU champion Reds were the picnic.<\/p>\n
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This was a stunning example of Richie Mo'unga and the Crusaders' brilliance and a huge blow to Australia's brightest hope for the tournament.<\/p>\n
The Reds now travel to North Queensland to take on the Chiefs, so here's hoping they go for broke with likes of Vunivalu, Paisami, Wilson and McDermott and dazzle the Townsville faithful.<\/p>\n
Maybe set a few bear traps too.<\/p>\n
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