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Tele'a hat trick helps Blues to comfortable win over Moana Pasifika

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March 30, 2024
Mark Tele'a scored a hat-trick for the Blues as they beat Moana Pasifika 47-8 at Eden Park.

Mark Tele'a scored a hat-trick for the Blues as they beat Moana Pasifika 47-8 at Eden Park. (Source: Photosport)

The Blues have produced a dominant performance to comfortably beat Moana Pasifika 47-8 at Eden Park in Auckland.

It was a home game for Moana but they were off the pace today as the Blues punished the home side's missed tackles, socring four tries before half-time.

Mark Tele'a shone for the Blues and managed to score a hat-trick.

Finlay Christie scored a try on his 50th Super Rugby Pacific appearance and Ricky Riccitelli came off the bench to earn his 100th cap for the Auckland side.

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