Howley’s leveller is crucial in fight for play-offs

By JAMES LLOYD
Swansea 32
Neath 32
NEATH remain on course for a Tier Two play-off place after Ed Howley’s last-gasp penalty saw them scrape a thrilling 32-32 draw against strugglers Swansea at St Helen’s in an epic encounter.
The All Blacks had led by 12-points in the second-half and looked set to cruise to victory.
But Swansea marched back with Phil Jones and Howley exchanging final minute penalties to share the spoils.
Neath now face a crunch, winner-takes-all battle with Bridgend for a play-off spot next weekend.
The visitors began brightly and went ahead in the opening quart...

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