内容摘要：WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Wellington-based Hurricanes returned to the top of the table in S

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Wellington-based Hurricanes returned to the top of the table in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, beating Moana Pasifika 32-24 in a match that was a field day for front-rowers.

Three props and a hooker scored first-half tries in a game played at hectic pace. The Hurricanes led throughout but were never able to fully shake off Moana, who trailed 19-12 at halftime and closed within two points when they scored first in the second half.

The Hurricanes fielded a second-string lineup and were under pressure, squeezed at scrums, until they went to their bench in the second half.

The win lifts the Hurricanes above the Blues into first place at the start of the weekend’s 13th round. The Blues, who seized first place from the Hurricanes last weekend, are likely to return to the top when they play the Dunedin-based Highlanders on Saturday.