The Hurricanes have come from behind to defeat the Highlanders 25-22, in a bruising 25-22 Super Rugby clash at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight.
Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape dotted down for a try double in the first half as the Hurricanes led 14-8 at halftime.
The Highlanders started with the bang in the second spell, with tries from centre Sio Tomkinson and hooker Liam Coltman.
With a quarter left in the match the Highlanders led the Hurricanes 22-14.
The Hurricanes clawed their way back into the match after a late try by Ben Lam in the final 10 minutes.
He went over to score down the left-hand edge after an excellent set piece move from the backs.
Hurricanes' No.8 Ardie Savea was instrumental in final five minutes, earning his side two crucial penalties at breakdown time.
Poor discipline in the final moments of the match cost the Highlanders, as they gave the home team a penalty in front of the goal posts.
First-five Beauden Barrett stepped up and nailed a last gasp penalty kick in front of the goal posts from 20 plus metres, leading the Hurricanes to a second consecutive win.
Hurricanes 25 (Ngani Laumape 2, Ben Lam tries; Beauden Barrett 2 con 2 pen)
Highlanders 22 (Aaron Smith, Sio Tomkinson, Liam Coltman tries; Josh Ioane pen, Marty Banks 2 con). HT: 14-8
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