Rieko Ioane wins hat-trick battle in 82-point thriller

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A HAT-TRICK FROM 19-year-old Rieko Ioane helped Auckland to a 44-38 victory against Bay of Plenty in the Mitre 10 Cup overnight.

The teenager went over three times at Rotorua International Stadium to help his team to a hard-fought win in wet conditions.

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Number eight Joe Tupe also scored a short-range hat-trick, but Auckland were in control until the closing stages when the hosts closed in. Tupe crossed twice to put them within striking distance, only for Melani Nanai to score a crucial try for Auckland.

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Thanks to their win, Auckland sit fourth in the Premiership Division – while Bay of Plenty are fifth in the Championship.

North Harbour gave their play-off chances a boost with a 35-14 win over Southland at a wet QBE Stadium.

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Tevita Li crossed for two tries for the winners, who now sit fourth in the Championship following the bonus-point victory.

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