Rugby - Hurricanes' early try blitz earns them win over Rebels

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Rugby - Hurricanes' early try blitz earns them win over Rebels
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The Wellington Hurricanes scored four unanswered tries in the first 21 minutes b...

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Italy v New Zealand - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - November 24, 2018 New Zealand's Ngani Laumape runs in to score a try REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Centre Ngani Laumape, flyhalf Beauden Barrett, winger Wes Goosen and flanker Vaea Fifita all crossed in the early onslaught at Wellington Stadium to set the 2016 champions on their way to their fourth straight win. After thrashing the Waikato Chiefs 47-19 in their previous outing, another bumper bonus point win looked likely but the Hurricanes succumbed to error and ill-discipline as the Rebels hit back.

Hodge’s try in the corner after his pack had won a turnover cut the deficit to seven points with 10 minutes on the clock but the Rebels were unable to force another score and Jordie Barrett’s late penalty put the match out of their reach.

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