Waratahs beat Crusaders in golden point extra time after Super Rugby thriller
Associated PressSYDNEY — Will Harrison kicked a dropped goal in the fifth minute of golden point extra time Friday to give the New South Wales Waratahs a 43-40 win over the Crusaders in an extraordinary Super Rugby match which featured 12 lead changes. “It’s special to close out this one tonight.” Friday’s match began in extraordinary fashion with a try to Crusaders winger Sevu Reece in the first minute. It’s a cliche but we left the door open and they slammed it in our face.” Earlier, William Havili converted his own try in the final minute to lift Moana Pasifika to a 17-14 win over the Queensland Reds who lost scrumhalf Tate McDermott and backrower Fraser McReight to red cards in the second half. Friday’s win over the sixth-placed Red marked a startling turnaround for Moana Pasifika who had conceded 175 points in their three previous matches, now have won three matches in a season for the first time.
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