The Western Power have snapped an 11-match Australian dropping streak towards New Zealand opposition in 2023, defeating the Highlanders 30-17 in Perth.
On a wild evening, the place 5 yellow playing cards have been proven by Australian referee Nic Berry, the Power ran out to a 24-3 lead at half time earlier than the Highlanders got here storming again.
Two second half tries allowed the Highlanders to show the screws, however two penalties to Bryce Hegarty, who began off the evening by scoring the opening strive, noticed the house facet make a profitable return house after 4 weeks on the highway.
Manasa Mataele scored a primary half attempt to assist the Power to an essential win over the Highlanders at HBF Park, on April 22, 2023. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Pictures
Hooker Tom Horton, who completed the night within the back-row, summed up the Power’s second half dig.
“F–okay, I used to be gassed,” he informed former Wallaby Justin Harrison on Stan Sport.
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