The Western Force have missed the chance to claim another Kiwi scalp,falling to the Highlanders in a 7-6 arm-wrestle in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
The Highlanders have crept home after Waratahs No.10 Tane Edmed missed a kick after the siren to win.
A last-minute try has robbed the Queensland Reds of just their second Dunedin win in 27 years and left the injury-hit side in grave danger of missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
NSW kept their finals hopes alive by scoring a match-winning try in the 78th minute at Allianz Stadium.
Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby sides have been strategic about when they rest Test players,leading to some lopsided results.
The Western Force have become just the second Australian team to post a win over a New Zealand opponent this season after beating the Highlanders 30-17 in Perth.
The Western Force have missed a chance in New Zealand after the Highlanders escaped with a comeback Super Rugby Pacific win in Invercargill.
The Waratahs continue to turn expectations on their head after another upset victory,this one deep in New Zealand’s south island.
After getting the better of his mentor,Wallaby great Sekope Kepu,young Waratahs prop Angus Bell is feeling rejuvenated at the right time of the season.
Better than expected news from the injury ward as NSW coach Darren Coleman looks to freshen up for the quarter-finals.
Aussie Super Rugby teams the Reds and Rebels again struggled against Kiwi foes on Friday.