Hurricanes storm back to snatch draw with Lions


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 27 Jun 2017

Rugby Union - British and Irish Lions v Wellington Hurricanes - Wellington, New Zealand - June 27, 2017 - British and Irish Lions player Jack Nowell is tackled by Nehe Milner-Skudder of the Wellington Hurricanes. REUTERS/Stringer

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Wellington Hurricanes launched an extraordinary comeback by scoring two tries while British and Irish Lions lock Iain Henderson was in the sinbin and snatched a 31-31 draw in the visitors' final midweek match of their New Zealand tour on Tuesday.

Wes Goosen and Vaea Fifita crossed during the man advantage for the home side, who had been 23-7 down at halftime and trailing 31-17 with 13 minutes remaining.

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