Hawke's Bay stunned by Northland in thriller
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Northland have snatched victory from Hawke’s Bay’s grasp after the fulltime siren at Toll Stadium in Whangarei tonight.
Trailing by five points with time expired, Northland used one last roll of the dice to send replacement forward Michael Stolberg across the whitewash before first-five Dan Hawkins slotted a stunning conversion from the sideline to win the match 23-21.
Hawke’s Bay were firmly in control – leading 18-6 – with just one quarter remaining.
However, Northland’s forwards refused to lay down, producing a brilliant tighthead on halfway that led to the crucial try three minutes aft…
Trailing by five points with time expired, Northland used one last roll of the dice to send replacement forward Michael Stolberg across the whitewash before first-five Dan Hawkins slotted a stunning conversion from the sideline to win the match 23-21.
Hawke’s Bay were firmly in control – leading 18-6 – with just one quarter remaining.
However, Northland’s forwards refused to lay down, producing a brilliant tighthead on halfway that led to the crucial try three minutes aft…
