gettyimages-614782140.jpg Waikato's Damian McKenzie tries to break through the Wellington defence. Photo: Getty ImagesA masterclass from Damian McKenzie and some impeccable timing from Stephen Donald last night saved Waikato's season in a thrilling 28-24 Mitre 10 Cup win over Wellington. Given the level of dominance Wellington displayed in the first half, the game should have been over by the break. Such an arduous outing on defence was always going to take its toll and all three Wellington tries in the half were a result of bruising runs and relentless pick-and-go. Burn, J. Manihera, S. Reece, S. Donald tries, D. McKenzie 4 cons), Wellington 24 (V. Fifita, H. Matenga, R. Goodes, A. Aumua tries; J. Garden-Bachop 2 cons).

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2016 18:33 UTC