Waratahs v Highlanders | A look at the numbers
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The second and final match of the opening day of Super Rugby Pacific saw the Waratahs edge out a resilient Highlanders side on homesoil. The Australian side scored a last minute winner as they secured a hard fought one point victory. Here are some numbers from the match. See below:
Most metres gained:
Caleb Tangitau - 124
Lang Gleeson - 58
Taniela Tele'a - 41
Defenders Beaten:
Caleb Tangitau - 7
Max Jorgensen - 4
Angus Bell - 4
Line Breaks:
Caleb Tangitau - 4
Max Jorgensen - 1
Rob Leota - 1
Most Carries:
Lang Gleeson - 17
Angus Bell - 11
Caleb Tangitau - 9
Most Passes:
Jake Gordon - 75
Nathan Hastie - 3
Folau Fakatava - 16
Most Offloads
Nathan Hastie - 3
Jake Gordon - 2
Max Jorgensen - 2
Most Tackles
Sean Withy - 27
Fabian Holland - 15
Charlie Gamble - 15
Turnovers Made:
Timoci Tavatavanawai - 3
Mahe Vailanu - 3
Sean Withy - 1
