Barrett scores all 30 points as the Hurricanes earn first win of the season

By Shanil Singh

27/03/2021

Hurricanes utility Jordie Barrett scored all 30 points as they beat the Highlanders 30-19. [Image: Stuff.co.nz]

Hurricanes utility Jordie Barrett scored all 30 points as they beat the Highlanders 30-19 to earn their first win of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

Barrett scored a hat-trick of tries, coupled with some long-range kicking accuracy to earn the 30-point haul which is a Super Rugby Aotearoa record.

The Hurricanes led 17-7 at halftime.

Bryn Evans, Connor Garden-Bachop and Thomas Umaga-Jensen scored a try each for the Highlanders.

The Blues will take on the Chiefs at 6.05 tonight.

[Source: TVNZ]

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