Sam Jeffries makes a monster blindside hit on Folau Fainga

The third round of Australia’s National Rugby Championship (NRC) delivered some great tries and one huge tackle in particular, as the NSW Country Eagles beat Melbourne Rising 32-20. This hit by Sam Jeffries has been touted as one of the hits of the season, and you can see why.

Jeffries surprised front rower Folau Fainga with a huge blindside shot, showing the kind of linespeed and big tackling that the likes of fellow second rower Courtney Lawes would be proud of.

In fairness Fainga was there for the taking, but it was a great offensive hit, and he might be more wary when receiving the ball in that position in future!

credit: rugby.com.au