Highlanders comeback win leaves Rebels relying on Jaguares


WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Otago Highlanders secured a 43-37 win over the Melbourne Rebels in a helter-skelter ride of a match in Dunedin on Saturday that dealt a blow to the Australian team's hopes of a maiden Super Rugby playoff campaign.

The 2015 champions, who were already assured of a place in next week's quarter-finals, rested several regular starters but scored six tries to come from behind and snap a two-match losing streak.

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