The Auckland Blues put their disastrous 2012 season behind them with a 34-20 win over the Hurricanes last night.
In Sir John Kirwan's first game as coach, the Blues hardly fired a shot in the first half before their big backs ran rampant in the second half to seal the bonus point win.
It wasn't without adversity too as big winger Frank Halai, who scored two tries in his Super Rugby debut, conceded a penalty try and was sent to the sin bin in controversial fashion halfway through the second half.
Meanwhile, the Reds beat the Waratahs 25-17, Sharks won against the Cheetahs 29-22 while the Southern Kings claimed a victory over the Force 22-10 in their debut Super Rugby game this morning.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
