Penalty after the siren from Barrett sees the Hurricanes snatch a 27-24 victory against Chiefs

A penalty after the siren from Jordie Barrett saw the Hurricanes snatch a 27-24 victory against the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Playing out a whopping 35 phases in the final minutes, the Hurricanes were awarded a shot at goal after a late shot from Chiefs' number eight Pita Gus Sowakula on Alex Fidow.

Sweet as, we'll have Ben Lam in our 4x100m relay team 🏃🏽

🎥: @skysportnz #CHIvHUR #RugbyRecoded pic.twitter.com/PnpVBsWyS5

— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) March 13, 2020

Earlier, the Hurricanes opened the scoring in the first half, Ben Lam crossing over after a cutout pass from Barrett, before Lachlan Boshier scored for the Chiefs.

😱 WHAT A FINISH!!! @Hurricanesrugby steal it at the death through the boot of Jordie Barrett in Hamilton.#CHIvHUR #RugbyRecoded pic.twitter.com/lD9PmNRDRx

— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) March 13, 2020

The visitors taking a 14-10 advantage into the second half after Fletcher Smith crossed over for the Hurricanes.

However, the Chiefs would take the lead after the break, tries to Tumua Manu and Shaun Stevenson turning the tables on the Hurricanes.

It wasn't the @ChiefsRugby night tonight. But this was brilliant from Tumua Manu 👏🏽

FULL HIGHLIGHTS 👉🏽 https://t.co/gM11YaQOpb#CHIvHUR #RugbyRecoded pic.twitter.com/4lV8tNLSl6

— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) March 13, 2020

A yellow card to co-captain TJ Perenara didn't do the Hurricanes any favours, although the visitors were able to score six points and concede just seven despite the numerical disadvantage.

Asafo Aumua levelled the scores in the final 10 minutes before the Hurricanes snatched victory through Barrett's boot.

The win moves the Hurricanes into third in the New Zealand Super Rugby conference, and sixth overall. 

The Chiefs meanwhile remain in second, missing the chance to move ahead of the competition leading Sharks.

The Blues will take on the Lions at 3.25pm today, the Crusaders will play the Sunwolves at 5.35pm today while the Reds will take on the Bulls at 8.15pm today.

[Source:TVNZ]

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