Prop pops up to get Chiefs over the line

Replacement prop Ollie Norris scored a try in the final minute to give the Chiefs a 33-30 win over the Melbourne Rebels on Sunday and complete a clean sweep of New Zealand teams over Australia rivals in round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific.

The Chiefs had to come from behind in both halves against a dogged Rebels team to complete the fifth New Zealand win in as many matches.

The Rebels led 30-26 heading into the final minute and seemed to have achieved a vital turnover when they disrupted the Chiefs’ attacking lineout which followed a late penalty.

But the Chiefs were able to regain possession, hold it through several phases and Norris suddenly found himself in a gap near the line and broke three tackles for the winning try.

“It wasn’t all me,” Norris said. “I think both teams made mistakes and the other side capitalised on them.

“The Rebels really turned up and we didn’t have our best game so in the changing room we won’t be so happy with the win.” — AP