Waisake Naholo comes up huge shot in Highlanders win over the Rebels

The Highlanders denied the Rebels a playoff spot in dramatic fashion Saturday night, winning 43-37. Waisake Naholo put his stamp all over the contest, scoring a brilliant try and then making an unbelievable defensive stop in extra time with his resounding tackle on Jack Maddocks. The Rebels started well, jumping out to a 17-3 lead thanks almost exclusively to Reece Hodge and another try to Amanaki Mafi. The Highlanders woke up midway through the first half with a turnover that quickly found its way to Naholo for the score, thus setting into motion the eventual come-from-behind victory. Noholo…