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Hurricanes storm back to top after beating Reds

Hurricanes storm back to top after beating Reds
Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett on attack against the Reds (Photo: sarugbymag)

The Hurricanes have moved back to the top of the Super Rugby standings by beating the Reds 19-35 with a bonus point in Brisbane.

The Hurricanes trailed 12-3 after two Samu Kerevi tries in the opening 20 minutes before they went on to lead 20‑12 at halftime and go on to seal the victory.

In the Super Rugby results over the weekend, the Chiefs beat the Force 35-27, the Brumbies thrashed the Highlanders 31-18, the Crusaders beat the Blues 29-15, the Waratahs edged the Rebels 18-16, the Lions beat the Cheetahs 34-29 while Stormers defeated the Bulls 15-13.

The Hurricanes now have 38 points and lead the overall standings. The Brumbies are in second place with 31 points while the Stormers are in third place with 30 points.

The Hurricanes meet the Crusaders at 7.35pm Saturday while the Rebels host the Chiefs at 9.40pm.

The Highlanders play the Sharks at 7.35pm Friday while the Brumbies take on the Waratahs at 9.40pm.

Source: Super XV

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