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Melbourne Rebels missed a golden opportunity for a first final on Saturday, but could still fall in the Super Rugby season.
The Rebels had every chance to beat the Dunedin Highlanders, leading much of the competition. Reece Hodge scored a hat-trick in a brilliant individual display. But the visitors could not finish the job, falling 43-37
Tevita Li, Highlanders, separates from Marika Koroibete from Melbourne
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The Highlanders, who were already in the finals, rested their All Blacks stars and several other starters, but still had a lot of punch, especially in the second half when substitute Josh McKay and his bench Directed their
The Rebels, the disappeared Wallabies stars Adam Coleman, Will Genia and Dane Haylett-Petty, have not yet qualified for the final phase of their seven-year history.
The Rebels can still finish eighth and face the New Zealand Powerhouse Crusaders in Christchurch next weekend, but will sweat on the results overnight. The Durban Sharks will be more likely to force them to beat the Argentine Jaguares early Sunday morning.
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