On life support themselves, the Melbourne Rebels have driven another nail into the NSW Waratahs' coffin with a spirited 27-21 Super Rugby Pacific derby win in Sydney.
The cash-strapped Rebels, their very existence uncertain beyond 2024 as Rugby Australia mulls the side's future, rose from the dead on Good Friday to consolidate a top-eight spot with a crucial comeback victory at Allianz Stadium.
Tries in the last 10 minutes from inspirational Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou and winger Filipo Daugunu secured Melbourne a momentous win after the Waratahs looked to have pulled off a vital great escape.
