All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii has committed his long-term future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new deal deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa says his team is upbeat about chances in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against Blues at Eden Park despite not winning a knock out game in New Zealand in the last two years.
Blues came up with a dominating seven try performance as they trounced Brumbies 46-7 in the 9th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park on Saturday.