South Canterbury hosted Wanganui in New Zealand's Meads Cup final yesterday and the visitors claimed a 28-11 victory thanks in part to one of the finest counter attacks you'll ever see.
After collecting a turnover well behind their own goalposts, Wanganui ran the ball out but opted to kick clear once the defence closed the gaps.
However, one fortunate bounce later and the attack was back on, and several slick passes later Samu Kubunavanua was touching down to complete a superb 100metre move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QClbEGSzGk
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