{"id":5465,"date":"2024-03-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwjqp1.com\/super-rugby-pacific-41f33191b64e4f72242c335d72da0108\/"},"modified":"2024-03-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T00:00:00","slug":"super-rugby-pacific-41f33191b64e4f72242c335d72da0108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwjqp1.com\/super-rugby-pacific-41f33191b64e4f72242c335d72da0108\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricanes stay perfect in Super Rugby Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) \u2014 The Wellington-based Hurricanes stretched their winning start to the Super Rugby Pacific season to six games Saturday with a comprehensive 47-7 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.<\/p>\n
The Hurricanes had almost made the game safe by halftime, scoring four tries to lead 26-0. They added another try in the first minute of the second half, then two more in the last 15 minutes to make it seven tries in all.<\/p>\n
The only negative note for the Hurricanes, who extended their lead atop the table, was a serious injury to scrumhalf Cam Roigard who left the field in the 58th minute.<\/p>\n
The Hurricanes are operating at a level higher than any other team in the tournament. Their set pieces are exceptional and the pace at which they play has stretched all of their opponents. Their backs are quick-witted and able to take immediate advantage of line breaks and turnovers.<\/p>\n
No team so far can match the Hurricanes\u2019 strength from positions six to 10. They have the best backrow in Super Rugby and the best halves pairing, though Roigard\u2019s injury is a concern.<\/p>\n
T.J. Perenara came off the bench to replace Roigard and to play a record 154th match for the Hurricanes. He scored his 60th Super Rugby try, joining Israel Folau in second place on the all-time list, one try behind former Hurricanes winger Julian Savea.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE<\/p>\n Savea stirred by Hurricanes success in Super Rugby<\/a><\/p>\n Ardie Savea tentatively backs All Blacks selection for offshore players<\/a><\/p>\n Crusaders end 5-match losing streak and Rebels beat Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis is exactly what we planned for, a tough, resilient Highlanders side,\u201d Hurricanes center Jordie Barrett said. \u201cWe knew we had to start well and that\u2019s exactly what we got in that first half.\u201d<\/p>\n
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