1.   A drop attempt by De Beer two minutes later passed to the left of the upright.

2.   Carlos Spencer tried to grab the game for Auckland but a drop goal attempt missed.

3.   Cronulla had a chance to force the game into overtime but fullback Ben Sammut sent a drop goal attempt inches wide in the final minute.

4.   Mehrtens also missed with two minutes remaining, leaving him one for five in drop goal attempts.

5.   Osborne missed a long drop goal attempt for New Zealand near the end as the tight play made it clear every scoring chance would prove crucial.

6.   The Springbok marksman also struck a long-range drop attempt off the upright.

7.   Veteran Australian wing David Campese missed a drop attempt in the final minute before the English forwards led the charge and Andrew sealed the victory.

8.   But from that Wilkinson sent a drop goal attempt wide.