Fijian Pita Gus Sowakula hurdles over Hurricanes halfback Aaron Smith to score for the Chiefs. Photo: Super Rugby

Former top referee Nigel Owens has weighed on the Super Rugby try by Pita Gus Sowakula which was allowed to stand despite the Chiefs No.8 hurdling Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith.

From a 5-metre attacking scrum close to the left-hand touchline, Sowakula broke off and headed to the blindside where he was met by All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith in the first round of the Super Rugby Pacific matches.

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