Shanklin's run paved the way for ex-Dragon Sweeney to touch down after 54 minutes and nine minutes later Blair put the Blues in the lead for the first time with a penalty.

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Norton-Knight, back in the Blues starting line-up for the first time since a disastrous debut in the season opener against Edinburgh, was still wayward with his kicking but linked up well with his centres and made a half-break that led to Blair being held up at the corner.

BBC: Cardiff Blues 19-15 Scarlets

He was living at home at the time and was a fitness fan who did weights in his room and played football for Damsonwood Blues, who now hold an annual match in his memory.

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Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez also took charge of the Blues for the final time, seeing Fernando Torres score the crucial goal in a 2-1 win over Everton which finally sealed third spot ahead of Arsenal.

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Blair, converted from wide out, and added a 50-yard penalty before half-time, but the Blues' joy was tempered with concern for Lions centre Jamie Roberts, who left the field after a bruising collision with Sean Lamont.

BBC: Cardiff Blues 19-15 Scarlets

Those failures prompted the Blues to opt for a line-out instead of a shot at goal the next time they had the option.

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From the restart, Blair sidestepped through and Jamie Robinson gave Gareth Thomas the scoring pass for the full-back to convert and give the Blues a 27-17 half-time lead.

BBC: Blues 37-24 Gloucester

If Hill Street Blues belongs in the conversation about the greatest series of all time, Cop Rock is a contender for the worst.

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