Advertisement
'Canes stand-in number 10 James Marshall finished off the move. Photosport/Grant Down/INPHO

The Hurricanes had a drop-dead gorgeous try chalked off for a marginally forward pass

There ought to be a law against destroying art like this.

THE WELLINGTON HURRICANES are, by some distance, the the stand-out team in Super Rugby this season.

And, while yesterday’s 22 – 18 over the Chiefs was a more than a touch fortuitous when you look at the last-minute try denied to the visitors, the hosts showed glimpses of the attacking prowess that has them on top of the table and one win away from sealing a play-off place.

The below attack; complete with a no-look pass from TJ Perenara, a deft touch from James Marshall’s right foot and a seemingly endless supply of scything lines, came with Wellington leading 15 – 13, before Ma’a Nonu ran in his second score of the day.

canes try

Just 20 seconds after the Chiefs lose possession in midfield, they’re standing in their 22 hoping the TMO can find fault.

Unfortunately for the ‘Canes and lovers of free-flowing rugby, this triumph of turnover ball was chalked off for a forward pass from replacement Callum Gibbins (the second pass in the above gif).

A damn shame.

– First published 15.15

Ulster blown away by Glasgow’s second-half rampage as sides set-up semi-final rematch

Oh no! This showboating Treviso scrum-half should be cut right away for this bit of butchering

Close
3 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.