gettyimages-1147255366.jpg Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes gets a pass away against the Sharks. Photo: GettyBeauden Barrett returned for his first game in more than three weeks to help keep the Hurricanes well on course for Super Rugby’s post-season playoffs as they beat the Sharks 30-17 away at King's Park on Saturday. His influence was almost immediate as jinked his way through the home defence to set up brother Jordie for the first try after six minutes. The Sharks threatened for the next 15 minutes to take the lead for the first time but met with stout defence before the Hurricanes displayed their pedigree and re-established their dominance. A high tackle in the last five minutes saw Hurricanes loose forward Vaea Fifita sent off, and he faces missing out on their next game against the Lions in Johannesburg next Saturday.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2019 15:22 UTC