WARATAHS 43-40 CRUSADERS
Will Harrison is the hero. What a game. Stunning scenes in Sydney as the Tahs get it done.
The Waratahs have snapped a five-game losing streak to get their Super Rugby season back on track after an exhilarating win over the Crusaders in a remarkable match that featured 12 lead changes.
A decade on from the Waratahs’ famous 2014 Super Rugby victory over the Crusaders, this was a match that had a bit of the same magic as NSW rolled their sleeves up and took it to the competition’s most successful team.
In golden point, NSW marched down the field and got themselves into position.
Harrison, who until a few weeks ago had spent the best part of two years out of the game through injury, got the ball and knocked over a drop-goal to send the Allianz Stadium crowd wild.
Not to mention his 40-metre penalty to level scores after the full-time siren.
What a moment. It doesn’t get much better for a NSW side that have had some awfully tough and narrow losses this season.
“It’s what dreams are made of to be honest,” Harrison says on the Stan Sport coverage. “I spent so much time down at my local park kicking field goals, penalty goals, match-winners and dreaming of playing for the Waratahs. To be on the big stage tonight and come up trumps, I can’t believe it. It’s crazy.”
Will Harrison celebrates his match-winning kick. Credit: Getty