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Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw admits their 33-29 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues is probably one that got away

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw admits their 33-29 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues is probably one that got away

2 March 2025

The hosts led midway through the second half in the back-and-forth clash in Wellington - but the Blues clung on for their first win of the season.

Laidlaw has mixed feelings on their performance.

A 79th-minute try saw the Reds hand the Force their first loss of the season, a 28-24 defeat in Perth.

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