David Havili's drop goal sails true as Crusaders snatch thrilling golden point win
For the second Super Rugby Aotearoa match on the trot, golden point was needed to separate the two sides.
The Crusaders, having trailed the Hurricanes since halftime, tied up the match in the 64th minute with a try from Sevu Reece but the remainder of regulation time passed without any further points being recorded.
At 27-all, both sides had the opportunity to snatch a victory.
Jordie Barrett went for an audacious 64-metre penalty attempt and then Richie Mo'unga tried for a long-distance drop goal - but neither kick sailed true.
Extra time beckoned - but it lasted just over a minute.
From the restart - which the Hurricanes inexplicably handed to the Crusaders as well as opting to play into the wind - the Crusaders charged down a clearance from Hurricanes reserve halfback Cam Roigard then pounced on the ball.
David Havili dropped into the pocket and his attempt on goal flew between the posts, handing the Hurricanes a heart-wrenching defeat.
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Only 8% of the NZ voting base voted for the Act party, so it does not represent "all people". You sound super upset and sensitive because Perenara spoke out about something you don't like, which is a precious far right-wing party trying to rewrite New Zealand’s founding document to suit a particular political agenda that disenfranchises the indigenous people and wants to eradicate their culture through assimilation and domination. Your perspective is skewed tbh. Your comment about Perenara being "super woke" shows your fragility and xenophobia. Maybe the All Blacks should stop doing any haka so that Maori culture isn't displayed for financial benefits and entertainment. Do you know what the other players in the team think? Are they your mates and you rang them straight after the game to get their thoughts? How did the Hurricane Poua debacle go? Any sponsors pull out yet???
Go to commentsThey won. They got the job done. That's a trick the Boks have mastered. That's a very good sign if they do that, because it's good for them knowing they can get the job done in close games
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