Plummer blows his big chance

By LUKE JARMYN

Return: Double World Cup winner Ma’a Nonu made his comeback after a three-year stint in France
PICTURE: Getty Ima

BLUES debutant flyhalf Harry Plummer missed twice from the tee in a cliffhanging last seven minutes to undo a second-half comeback at Eden Park and allow 14-man Crusaders to start their quest for a 10th title with a 24-22 win.
Ma’a Nonu made his Super Rugby return for Blues but defending champions Crusaders dominated the first half, going in 12-3 at the break with wing Manasa Mataele scoring the first of two tries after 18 minutes before referee Nic...

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