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The heroics of skipper Lionel Cronje and fullback Malcolm Jaer, who scored a hattrick, were not enough for the Southern Kings as the Western Force fought back late for a thrilling 46-41 Vodacom Super Rugby win at the Nib Stadium in Perth on Sunday.
Scores:
Western Force 46 – Tries: Jono Lance, Alex Newsome 2, Dane Haylett-Petty, Ben McCalman; Penalty try; Conversions: Jono Lance 3 and Ian Pryor; Penalties: Jono Lance 2.
