Five-try win for Cardiff Blues

Cardiff predictably maintained their 100% Magners League home record with a five-try victory over bottom side Borders, but it took a purple patch just after half-time to break the Scots’ resistance.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2007 - 19:32

Cardiff Blues 36 Border Reivers 15

Cardiff predictably maintained their 100% Magners League home record with a five-try victory over bottom side Borders, but it took a purple patch just after half-time to break the Scots’ resistance.

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