Super Rugby: Waratahs Show Credentials To Douse Hurricanes’ Fire
by Paul Cook -
They were asked the question through the week and the Waratahs have stood up to be counted when it mattered tonight, coming from behind to defeat the Hurricanes 39-30 in a pulsating clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Trailing 24-7 after only 27 minutes, the Tahs season was starting to unravel at a rapid rate. But they dug in and fought back to level 24 apiece by half-time in an enthralling opening stanza. Improved defence after the break then held the Canes potent counter attack at bay and two more tries from a rampant Waratahs brought them the win - and with that all important bonus point.
Coach Michael Cheika was pleased with the way his team fought back from adversity to end up on the winning side of the ledger. “Over the last year and a half we’ve foun