Fiji’s Taqele Naiyaravoro scored two tries for the NSW Waratahs as they thrashed the Melbourne Rebels 51-27 last night.
After a spluttering start to 2018, the Waratahs finally unlocked the key to success by showcasing Israel Folau's extraordinary aerial skills, which earned the code‑hopper so many tries in the NRL and then a contract in the AFL.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson says they kicked smartly and that's probably the thing he is most impressed with praising playmakers Kurtley Beale and Bernard Foley for delivering Folau with opportunities to expose the previously unbeaten Rebels.
[Video: TahTV]
In other matches, the Blues lost to the Stormers 37-20, the Reds beat the Jaguares 18-7, the Lions beat the Sunwolves 40-38, the Brumbies beat the Sharks 24-17, the Highlanders defeated the Crusaders 25-17 while the Chiefs defeated the Bulls 41-28.
After round 5 of the Super Rugby season, the Lions are leading the points table with 19 points, the Rebels are second with 15 points, the Highlanders are third with 13 points while the Hurricanes sit in fourth place with 10 points.
This Friday, the Crusaders play the Bulls at 6.35pm while the Rebels take on the Sharks at 8.45pm.
On Saturday, the Sunwolves play the Chiefs at 4.15pm while the Hurricanes play the Highlanders at 6.35pm.
On Sunday, the Stormers take on the Reds at 3.15am while the Jaguares play the Lions at 9.40am.
Source: Radio NZ
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