The Waratahs have suffered a heart-breaking 39-36 extra-time loss in Fiji after playmaker No.10 Tane Edmed’s match-winning drop goal attempt hit the post.
The Waratahs are penalised for collapsing the maul as Drua reserve Kemu Valetini swings around and boots a magnificent drop goal to give the Fijians their first victory over NSW from five attempts.It’s a very tough pill to swallow there for the Waratahs who fought back from a 16-point deficit but just couldn’t get the job done in Lautoka.FULL-TIME: FIJIAN DRUA 39, NSW WARATAHS 36Wild scenes in Fiji as Tane Edmed’s drop-goal attempt hits the post.
After more than a dozen phases, Max Jorgensen drops a ball as the Waratahs enter Drua’s 22. The home side try to run it from within their own half but also spill the pill. There we go. Drua reserve Kitione Salawa is having a rest for 10 minutes after failing to get back onside.BANG: Waratahs hooker Vailanu has his second five-pointer with a try from the back of a driving maul. Big 10 minutes brewing here in Fiji.The Tahs have about six pick and drives right next to the tryline but can’t burst through. So close.
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