The Waratahs were quick to hit back after forcing a turnover near the touchline and earning a penalty right in front, giving Ben Donaldson a chance to reduce the deficit from the kicking tee. It took just 35 seconds for the Rebels to open the scoring after Frank Lomani found some space straight from the kick-off, taking them all the way into the red zone before Matt To'omua produced a perfectly weighted crossfield kick for Stacey Ili, who only had to make the catch and crash down in the corner. The result means the Tahs finish the Super Rugby AU season winless despite some encouraging signs late in the season, while the Rebels end up just shy of a playoff spot, two points behind the Force in third place. While the match was effectively a dead rubber following the Western Force's win over the Reds on Friday, neither side lacked commitment during the high-scoring encounter, which finally went the visitors' way with four tries to three. The Rebels saw two red cards but still managed to finish the season on a high as they hung on for a 36-25 victory over the Waratahs in Sydney.
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