But tonight, after 20 years of hurt, the Hurricanes at last claimed their maiden Super Rugby crown, dispatching the Lions 20-3 on a miserable, but memorable, night in Wellington. The Hurricanes, remarkably, avoided the concession of a try throughout the post-season, finding a formula that would prevent any more final heartbreak. Hurricanes 20 (C. Jane, B.Barrett tries; B. Barrett 2 pens, 2 cons)Lions 3 (E. Jantjies pen)Halftime: 10-3 Where in last year's final the magnitude of the moment told, Barrett exuded control throughout the contest. It's now nothing more than a footnote but, initially, even reaching the final seemed some way off.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 06, 2016 08:15 UTC