Defence won the day
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The Waratahs tackled like demons and the Hurricanes were uncharacteristically sloppy.
That, according to both camps, was the main cause for the Tahs' season-defining 29-24 win over the previously unbeaten Canes.
The loss for the Hurricanes was not enough to knock them off the top of the Super Rugby ladder, but for the Waratahs it meant a rapid rise from 10th place into the top six.
Although the Waratahs went into the match with a four-wins, three-losses record for the season, captain Dave Dennis said they never stopped believing in themselves.
"Not many people gave us a chance …
That, according to both camps, was the main cause for the Tahs' season-defining 29-24 win over the previously unbeaten Canes.
The loss for the Hurricanes was not enough to knock them off the top of the Super Rugby ladder, but for the Waratahs it meant a rapid rise from 10th place into the top six.
Although the Waratahs went into the match with a four-wins, three-losses record for the season, captain Dave Dennis said they never stopped believing in themselves.
"Not many people gave us a chance …
