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Sold out Eden Park 'what we dreamed of'-MacDonald

Sold out Eden Park 'what we dreamed of'-MacDonald

By Naveel Krishant
14/06/2020
The Blues and Highlanders will clash in Auckland with crowds now able to attend due to the imminent Level 1 move.[Photo: TVNZ]

The Blues are relishing their return to Super Rugby action, taking the field in front of a packed Eden Park to face the Hurricanes this afternoon.

After yesterday's confirmation of a sell-out, Eden Park will be a full house for Super Rugby for the first time since 2005 - that match coincidentally also against the Hurricanes.

However, the significance of this afternoon's clash certainly outweighs that 2005 encounter, with New Zealand able to welcome crowds back into sporting events.

Coach Leon MacDonald - the man currently tasked with seeing the Blues return to the glory days where a sold-out Eden Park was a more common occurrence - says that his side are itching to get out and play in front of 43,000 fans.

The Blues face the Hurricanes at 3.30 pm.

Meanwhile, the Highlanders beat the Chiefs 28-27 last night.

[Source: TV NZ]

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