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Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Sopoaga has no issue with the distance as he slots the kick. Just over 10 minutes remaining in the half.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

The Hurricanes take the penalty quickly but are then penalised at the ruck once again. Three penalties in quick concession. Sopoaga lines up a 50m kick for poles to extend the Highlanders lead.

Anthonie Jul 7

give the kick to nonu or TJ plz we need to win

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Penalty to the Highlanders, offside at the ruck. Aaron Smith takes it quickly and gives it to Ben Smith who slices the defence. The Hurricanes then win a penalty at the ruck as the Highlanders go offside.

Andrew Kealy Jul 7

Come on Barrett

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Barrett misses the kick to the right, the Highlanders clear the ball from the 22m drop out.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Another penalty to the Hurricanes, this time a jumper was played in the air at the lineout. Barrett lines up a kick from a similar position to his first attempt.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Penalty to the Hurricanes, Liam Coltman does not release the tackled player before going for the ball. Barrett sets up a lineout near the Highlanders 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Both teams are willing to keep the ball alive for very long periods at a time. This is certainly not typical Finals rugby as both sides are running everything.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Sopoaga attempts a drop kick which is missed to the right.