Super Rugby: Cheetahs beat Blues 25-24 in Bloemfontein
Last Updated: 27/02/15 9:34pm
Cheetahs fly-half Joe Pietersen booted a late penalty as they snatched a last-gasp 25-24 wins over the Auckland Blues in a Super Rugby clash at the Free State Stadium on Friday.
The Cheetahs, who had a bye last weekend, made it two wins from two games this season while the Blues leave South Africa still without a victory after leading 14-12 at halftime.
Blues captain Jerome Kaino scored on his 100th Super Rugby appearance to go with tries from flank Luke Braid and prop Charlie Faumuina.
Fly-half Ihaia West converted all three tries and added a penalty but missed a drop-goal attempt from in front of the posts after the hooter had sounded.
Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks scored two tries in the first half for the hosts with scrum-half Sarel Pretorius adding another.
Pietersen kicked two conversions and two penalties, including his last-minute effort after the Blues had infringed at a line-out.
