Waratahs inflict Rebels' first loss in big comeback winMARK METCALFE/GETTY IMAGES Rob Simmons of the Waratahs evades the tackle of Will Genia of the Rebels and storms towards the tryline. The Waratahs burst the Melbourne Rebels' bubble to revive their Super Rugby season with a dazzling 51-27 comeback win over the Australian conference leaders in Sydney. The Waratahs overcame searing heart and a 17-point deficit with a spectacular second-half try-scoring blitz to abruptly end the Rebels' unbeaten start to 2018. READ MORE:* No SOS for All Blacks* Umaga blasts brittle Blues* Schmidt should be next AB coachMARK METCALFE/GETTY IMAGES Waratahs star Israel Folau finds space against the Rebels. Lalakai Foketi and debutant halfback Mitch Short also crossed as the hosts' big win kept the Waratahs within touch of the runaway Rebels in the keenly-contested Australian conference.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2018 07:18 UTC