Force edge Kings in 12-try thrillerPAUL KANE/GETTY IMAGES Richie Arnold of the Force attempts break from a tackle by Luzuko Vulindlu. A dark cloud may be hovering over the Western Force and Southern Kings, but it didn't stop the two endangered franchises from producing a 12-try thriller in Sunday's Super Rugby clash at nib Stadium. Kings fullback Malcolm Jaer scored a hat-trick, but the Force overcame a 13-point deficit with just 15 minutes remaining to secure the 46-41 win. Both the Force and Kings entered the match facing the very real prospect of soon being cut from next year's competition. If Super Rugby reverts to a 15-team format next season, the Force, Kings and Cheetahs appear to be the three most likely teams to be axed.

Source: Stuff April 09, 2017 07:52 UTC