Zac Lomax delivered a breakout performance to help the Western Force overturn a 0-19 deficit and beat the Crusaders 31-26 in Perth, reigniting their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes.
Making his first start after switching from NRL, Lomax was instrumental throughout, dominating aerial contests, setting up key attacking plays, and scoring a crucial try to level the match in the second half.
The Force rallied after a slow start, with tries flowing as momentum swung, while a late Crusaders effort was ruled out, allowing the hosts to hold firm in a tense finish.
The victory lifts the Force to 3-6 on the season and keeps them in the hunt, with Lomax’s impact proving decisive in one of the competition’s most dramatic turnarounds.
