The NSW Waratahs suffered a disappointing 46-6 defeat to the Blues, ending their season of promise and hopes for a finals berth. Despite a strong start, the Waratahs faltered after a critical lapse just before halftime. Key players missing due to injury added to their struggles, yet they maintained competitive spirit earlier in the match. However, the Blues capitalized on the Waratahs' mistakes with a series of tries, ultimately turning a close contest into a humiliating defeat, marking a significant setback in the Waratahs’ season.
The Waratahs needed to defeat the defending champions for the first time at Eden Park in 16 years to keep their finals hopes alive.
Despite being without injured stars, the Waratahs were right in the must-win game after rookie flyhalf Jack Bowen slotted a penalty.
But a disastrous, coach-killing four-minute lapse before halftime ultimately cruelled the dreamy visitors before the Blues ran amok.
Two tries in three minutes to brilliant centre Rieko Ioane extended the Blues' tenuous lead and dashed the Waratahs' hopes.
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