The Hurricanes remain on track for a top-two finish in Super Rugby Pacific this season after overcoming a valiant Moana Pasifika side.
Mosese Bason won the DJ Graham Medal as the best player in the Super Rugby Under 20 tournament in Taupo.
TAB odds on Hurricanes reserve prop Pasilio Tosi scoring the winning try off the bench, and in extra time on Sunday were so long they didn't exist.
With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.
A 14-man Tonga side secured a 28-3 rugby victory over Canada, despite losing George Moala to a red card for a dangerous tackle.
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