Naqelevuki, Tuqiri score tries
Both the Stormers and the Waratahs lived up to expectation for the whole 80 minutes as their matches ended in a 13-13 draw this morning.
Naqelevuki scored the opening try for the Stormers while Tuqiri playing at fullback, scored the try in the second spell.
A draw means that both teams’ still have a chance of securing a semifinal spot going into the final round of matches next week.
The final three semifinal spots in the Super 14 competition are still up for grab.
The Crusaders are the only team so far to have booked a semifinal place after another victory in round 13 of the competition when they defeated the Reds by 27 points to 21. The Sharks are still in hunt after a 33-14 win over the Cheetahs. The Blues playoff hopes are also still alive after they secured a clinical 40-15 win over the Highlanders. The Hurricanes should book a home semifinal if they beat the Blues next week after they beat the Force 21-10 on Friday night.
And the Lions caused one of the upsets this morning when it defeated the Chiefs by 33-27 while the Brumbies are now out of the playoff race after going down to Bulls by 17-28.
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