Winger Salesi Rayasi scored two tries for the Hurricanes of their 29-14 Tremendous Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders to take them joint-top with the Chiefs.
It was 8-7 to the guests after a colorless first half on Saturday in Dunedin, filled with errors by each groups and interventions by the referee.
Rayasi scored the sport’s first strive within the 14th minute after the Hurricanes had attacked by 16 phases, lastly creating area for the massive winger.
The Highlanders replied with a attempt to No.Eight Hugh Renton who indifferent from a five-metre scrum and strolled over. A penalty to Jordie Barrett separated the groups on the break.
The Canes managed to attain two fast tries at the beginning of the second half.
Lock Jamie Blackwell received their second after good lead-up work by middle Billy Proctor and halfback Cam Roigard.
Roigard scored himself three minutes later and the Hurricanes had the consolation of a 22-7 lead, which turned 29-7 when Rayasi crossed for his second after a great break by substitute No.9 Jamie Sales space.
The hosts had the ultimate say with a 75th-minute attempt to captain Billy Harmon nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to cease the Hurricanes successful their sixth in seven matches this season.
“That was difficult, it was robust and we needed to go to the nicely,” Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea stated.
“That first half was robust and I used to be simply pleased with the boys to return again within the second half and actually nail the easy issues and get it carried out.”
