The Blues have paid an emotional tribute to slain police officer Matthew Hunt before tonight's match against the Highlanders at Eden Park.
The tribute to sports-mad Hunt, who attended the Blues' victorious Super Rugby Aotearoa opener over the Hurricanes just five days before he was gunned down on a West Auckland street, brought one top player to tears.
![Constable Matthew Hunt, who was shot and killed while on duty eight days ago. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3UW6N6E7CM6LAL2AVCSADDIXWQ.jpg?auth=dc90a33d496358474e128242f27e4024b7b34b6fbf461b28e5125db54a636997&width=16&height=23&quality=70&smart=true)
Caleb Clarke, son of former All Black and Blues centre Eroni Clarke, wiped his eyes as a minute's silence was held for Hunt. The Herald also understands Clarke's grandfather died today.
The winger made an early impact on the game, scoring the opening try six minutes in.