Waratahs flyer Joseph Suaalii swoops in to stop the powerful Kini Naholo from scoring, but the Hurricanes still romped to a 50-point Super Rugby win in Wellington on Friday.
Naholo bagged a hat-trick as the Canes triumphed 57-12 at Sky Stadium. He also nearly dotted down in the corner, only to be denied by a stunning cover tackle from Suaalii.
Super save from Sua’ali’i 🦸♂️#SuperRugbyPacific #HURvWAR pic.twitter.com/NJVngyoTdz
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The visitors struck first through Lawson Creighton but were soon overrun as the home side piled on eight tries.
The inside ball from Taniela Tupou 😮💨
Quick start from the NSW Waratahs ⚡️#SuperRugbyPacific #HURvWAR pic.twitter.com/jxs4QNWK20
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Joey Walton’s yellow card early in the second half proved costly, as a penalty try pushed the Canes to 31-12. From there, it was one-way traffic.
A little game of hot potato from the @Hurricanesrugby 🥔
Finished off by none other than Kini Naholo 👏#SuperRugbyPacific #HURvWAR pic.twitter.com/hIK84Jxjsf
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What a try from Cam Roigard and the @Hurricanesrugby 🤯#SuperRugbyPacific #HURvWAR pic.twitter.com/dtZAPRwoUM
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The Hurricanes, back to their ruthless best, leapt to sixth on the table, while the fifth-placed Waratahs limped home with more injury woes.
In Canberra, the Brumbies moved back inside the top four, surviving a see-sawing struggle with the Highlanders to ride out 34-27 winners.
He’s quick on his feet 🏎️#SuperRugbyPacific #BRUvHIG pic.twitter.com/lrQsvDAq1a
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Jona Nareki 🤝 Caleb Tangitau #SuperRugbyPacific #BRUvHIG pic.twitter.com/A3vTbcaFzv
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