'I'm holding onto this': Big smiles as Veteran Crusader Owen Franks breaks 14-year try drought
The big prop has only scored three tries in his career with the last coming in 2010.
Australian sevens flyer Henry Hutchison has signed a two-year Super Rugby deal to join the Melbourne Rebels.
The 20-year-old winger has excelled in the sevens world series, scoring 52 tries in 91 matches since his debut in South Africa two years ago.
His signing comes just five days after the Rebels secured ex-England Test lock Geoff Parling for 2018, despite being one of two Australian franchises in danger of being axed after this season.
Hutchison made his return to the 15-man code for the Australian Under 20s at the recent world championships in Georgia.
“The Rebels have shown me they have a clear direction for my role in the squad which gives me confidence as I move out of home to live independently down here,” Hutchison said.
“Seeing the club successfully transition players like Sean McMahon, Tom English and Pama Fou from the Sevens program, shows they rate that skill set and can provide me support as I continue to develop my 15-man game.”
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The big prop has only scored three tries in his career with the last coming in 2010.
The kick failed to pass the 22-metre line.
In the Canterbury region, it's not claret but pinot noir.
The Crusaders scrum was dominant, so rather than risk yellow cards or penalty tries, Melbourne's coach replaced the three forwards at once.
The referee initially awarded the try but had to overturn it - presumably on advice from TMO.
Melbourne's scrum was embarrassed by the push from the home side.