Five-eighth Hayden Parker has nailed a drop goal almost four minutes after the siren to give the Sunwolves a thrilling 26-23 Super Rugby win over South Africa’s Stormers in Hong Kong.
The result gives the Japanese outfit back-to-back victories for the first time, with Super Rugby making its Hong Kong debut on Saturday at Mong Kok Stadium thriller.
The Sunwolves grabbed their first win of the season with a 63-28 thrashing of the Queensland Reds last weekend at home in Tokyo but this was a much tighter affair against the Cape Town-based Stormers.
Two tries from livewire winger Dillyn Leyds and an intercept five-pointer from JJ Engelbrecht helped the South Africans to a 17-10 halftime lead. Parker had scored all his side’s points through a converted try and a penalty.
Sunwolves lock Grant Hattingh crossed at the end of a sweeping move to lock up the scores after the break. Parker added his second penalty to put his side 20-17 ahead with 17 minutes to play.
Stormers fullback SP Marais landed two huge penalties, the second from five metres inside his own half, to edge the visitors back ahead.
However, the unerring Parker nailed his third three-pointer to set up the dramatic finale.
The Neutral View From Sweden
Roar Guru
Carteresque!
Pinetree
Guest
Thanks for the clips Neutral! The excitement from the Japanese commentary is awesome, and what a finish from the ex Otago lad, H Parker, with the penalty, and the chip kick to the wing, and the finishing drop goal!
Daveski
Guest
Love that clip Neutral !
woodart
Guest
party at tony browns place.
Ben
Guest
...and Jaguares climb up the standings beating the Bulls. Another team Lord reckons shouldnt be in the comp.
Ben
Guest
Watching the crowd reaction was priceless. A few Asian people just fell in love with our game. And David Lord says they shouldnt be in the comp.....
Yet another close encounter a SA team loses.
The Neutral View From Sweden
Roar Guru
Watch from 44.00 in this clip if you wanna see the biggest balls in Super Rugby. Still can't believe how brave the Sunwolves were. And Hayden Parker is THE MAN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI6XlUulL5U
The Neutral View From Sweden
Roar Guru
What we all been waiting for. Sunwolves amazing finish with Japanese commentators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O3zQoedlXA&feature=youtu.be The final play starts 3.20 into the clip.
Julz
Guest
Just saw the highlights, not bad. Similar to that famous World Cup win. Well done.