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29 May 22
Super Rugby Pacific 2022
Rebels
Rebels
31-30
Full time
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Highlanders
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt To'omua bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

77'

Matt To'omua takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

75'
Try

What a kick! Young Tonumaipea takes full advantage to score for Melbourne Rebels.

73'

Joe Powell played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kellaway took full advantage.

72'
Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Vilimoni Koroi successfully kicks the conversion.

67'
Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Fetuli Paea

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Fetuli Paea goes through the gap.

65'

Vilimoni Koroi sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fakatava goes through the gap.

65'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cameron Orr comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

64'

Melbourne Rebels sub Richard Hardwick comes onto the field.

61'

Michael Wells departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

Melbourne Rebels sub Young Tonumaipea comes onto the field.

61'

Glen Vaihu departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

Vilimoni Koroi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'
Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Folau Fakatava

60'

Spellbinding play by Marino Mikaele-Tu'u is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Marino Mikaele-Tu'u goes through the gap.

60'

Folau Fakatava comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Aaron Smith leaves the field.

58'

Matt To'omua has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'
Try

A penetrating move by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Lukas Ripley.

56'

Matt To'omua played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Cabous Eloff as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ross Haylett-Petty comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Josh Canham leaves the field.

56'

Cabous Eloff comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Pone Fa'amausili leaves the field.

56'

Hugh Renton comes on for Highlanders.

56'

James Lentjes leaves the field.

56'

Denny Solomona comes on.

54'

Rory van Vugt comes off.

54'

Vilimoni Koroi comes on.

54'

Marty Banks comes off.

54'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Matt To'omua kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

Nick Jooste scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Nick Jooste as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Andrew Kellaway.

52'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Mau getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Marshall getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Makalio being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Dan Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

49'

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Joe Powell getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with James Tuttle being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with James Hanson getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese being replaced.

46'

Lukas Ripley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to James Lentjes being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'
Penalty Goal

Marty Banks has kicked a penalty goal.

38'
Conversion

Matt To'omua does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'
Try

An interception for Melbourne Rebels allows Glen Vaihu to race clear for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Glen Vaihu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Rob Leota comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

34'

Richard Hardwick leaves the field.

34'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Marty Banks kicks the penalty goal.

28'
Conversion

Matt To'omua makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

Melbourne Rebels are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jordan Uelese picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Richard Hardwick getting some game time.

22'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Rob Leota being replaced.

22'

Marty Banks takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'
Try

Highlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Josh Dickson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Jermaine Ainsley sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Uelese goes through the gap.

3'
Conversion

Marty Banks has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Rory van Vugt

2'

The defensive line has been broken as Rory van Vugt goes through the gap.

2'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

2'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan de Groot goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +1
Rebels
Highlanders
Rebels
Time in lead
Highlanders
21
Mins in lead
58
26%
% Of Game In Lead
73%

Key Events

Full Time
Tonumaipea
31 - 30
73'
Koroi
67'
26 - 30
Paea
65'
26 - 28
Fakatava
60'
26 - 23
Ripley
26 - 18
56'
To'omua
21 - 18
53'
Jooste
19 - 18
52'
Half Time
Banks
38'
14 - 18
To'omua
14 - 15
35'
Vaihu
12 - 15
34'
Banks
28'
7 - 15
To'omua
7 - 12
24'
Uelese
5 - 12
23'
Dickson
19'
0 - 12
Banks
2'
0 - 7
van Vugt
2'
0 - 5
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