Scrumhalf Nick Phipps' second try helped clinch the Melbourne Rebels' 28-19 win over Canterbury in Super 15 rugby Saturday, spoiling Crusaders captain Richie McCaw's return to the starting lineup for the first time since last October's World Cup. Phipps' try gave the Rebels a 23-19 lead in the 67th minute, and Stirling Mortlock added Melbourne's third try – his 50th in Super rugby – three minutes later to put the game out of reach for the Crusaders, who led 19-10 at halftime. McCaw had played off the bench in the Crusaders' past two games after recovering from the foot injury that affected him in the second half of New Zealand's winning World Cup campaign. It was the first time that the Crusaders have been held scoreless in the second half of a match since 2009. Hurricanes beat Highlanders In Dunedin, New Zealand, winger Julian Savea scored the match-winning try with six minutes remaining as the Wellington Hurricanes rallied from 17-9 down to beat the Otago Highlanders 26-20. The Hurricanes avenged their 19-17 loss to the Highlanders in round four, which was their third straight loss to Otago in Super 15 matches. They also became the first New Zealand team to beat the Highlanders this season on their home ground at the enclosed Dunedin Stadium.
