Super Rugby Rd 11: Cheetahs vs Highlanders
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Three tries in the final 5 minutes by the Highlanders sees them sneak a 45-41 win over the Cheetahs. The Cheetahs led 15-10 at the break and an early second half try saw them up by 12 points.
The Highlanders responded with two quick tries to hit the front at 24-22. However, the Cheetahs hit back with three tries in quick succession to take a 41-24 lead heading into the final quarter.
However, a Highlanders try with 5 minutes to play gave the visitors some hope and they scored again from the restart to trail by just three points with two minutes left on the clock.
The visitors were not done yet and ran in the match winning try with the final play of the match to break Cheetahs hearts.