The Force doing all the hard work to get themselves up to the Blues 22 but, penalized for holding onto the ball after the Blues contested for the ball on the ground.

The Force back in possession after the restart and on the attack

The Force now awarded a penalty as the Blues were penalized for an accidental offside. Burton takes aim but pushes the kick wide

Ioane breaks a tackle and goes on the run , releases the ball to his supporting runner Nanai Vai who is tackled. Exciting run from Ioane to break the defensive line of the Force.

First penalty to the Blue in a very kick able position as the Force players go off their feet at the ruck.

Bowden gets the game started and manage to regain possession and go on the attack

The Blues have won 10 of their last 12 home games against Australian opponents. The Force have beaten the Blues just once and that was in 2008.The Force are now winless in their last four against New Zealand opponents. The Blues are looking to add to their one win by putting up a better all round performance today at their home ground.

Go the blues