AUSTRALIA ROUND-UP
By ADAM ELLIS
JORDAN Olowofela’s hattrick ended the Reds unbeaten season and propelled the Western Force to their first knockout match in their Super Rugby history, winning 30-27 at the Perth Oval.
Olowofela, on loan from Leicester, crossed for his third try six minutes from time to give the home side the lead and they withstood wave after wave of attack to secure postseason play for the first time since they were founded in 2005.
The Reds had won their previous seven matches to have a home final already booked. Defeat to the Force means they will face the...
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