The Hurricanes have produced an impressive come-from-behind victory to beat the Blues 29-24 in Wellington.
After naming a weakened side due to already making the playoffs - the Hurricanes struggled early, making errors and throwing sloppy passes.
The Blues came out of the sheds with intent to score early and quickly - which is what they did, scoring the opening try through Tanielu Tele'a.
The Blues kept attacking the Hurricanes line and the home side kept defending - until the 36th minute where Augustine Pulu sent Caleb Clarke through to take the lead to 17-0.
Peter Umaga-Jensen scored a much-needed try for the home side before Melani Nanai crossed just before the break to take the score out to 24-5 at the break.
The second half belonged to the Hurricanes and it was also a fair reflection of the Blues' season - lots of mistakes and ill-discipline.
The Hurricanes running in three tries to score 25 unanswered second-half points to win by five.
Umaga-Jensen, Isaia Walker-Leawere and Fletcher Smith scored second-half tries to help complete the win.
For the Hurricanes, the win means momentum for the men in yellow as they prepare to host a quarter-final next weekend.
And the Blues, it's another sour end to a disappointing season as they finish with five wins and 10 losses.
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