While Eales proved the inspiration, flyhalf Elton Flatley was the hero of Queensland's third consecutive win, converting his own try and kicking five penalties to score all 22 of his team's points. The Hurricanes claimed their fourth straight win with a five-try demolition of the Waratahs at New Plymouth to secure a bonus point and move within one point of the Highlanders. Lomu was not among the try-scorers but still played a major part in several touchdowns and pulled off the tackle of the season on NSW flanker Stu Pinkerton when the game was still in the balance. The Stormers also claimed maximum points in their win over the Chiefs in Cape Town to give themselves a remote chance of making the semifinals. The Bulls were probably the happiest team of the weekend after claiming their first win of the season with a last-minute try by center Adrian Jacobs.
Life is sometimes so unfair.
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