The contest is over as the Waratahs lick their wounds after a brutal 80-minute examination by a clinical Hurricanes outfit.
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The Waratahs missed 41 tackles and were no match for the Hurricanes on Friday night but coach Darren Coleman believes his team can still play finals.
Before their weekend season-opener,the team’s haka contained the words “karetao o te Kawana kakiwhero” which translates to “puppets of this redneck government”.
The Hurricanes look set to apologise over a haka performed by the Poua which featured words that translated to ‘puppets of this redneck government’. Credit:Stuff.co.nz
Western Force were left to rue a poor first half after falling just short against the Hurricanes,with the Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights taking a win in Palmerston North on Sunday.
With some good news on the injury front,the Waratahs are heading across the ditch as underdogs,a title they’re happy to wear.
The 18-year-old has impressed in his debut season but could face his toughest challenge yet if NSW coach Darren Coleman makes a big selection call.
All Blacks star Ardie Savea will miss the Hurricanes’ clash with the Blues after being suspended for one match.
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