Countering the Highlanders' goal of extending the first-half dominance of their last game with the Blues across 80 minutes will be the task for coach Leon MacDonald's side in Super Rugby Pacific rugby in Dunedin on Saturday.
It’s Heritage Round in Super Rugby Pacific and the stage is set for more unforgettable moments to be etched into the tournament’s history with all 12 teams in action following a Covid-disrupted round five.
The Waratahs have won back-to-back matches for the first time in 19 months and consigned Melbourne to more Super Rugby Pacific misery with a 24-19 victory at the SCG.
The severely under-strength Chiefs have overwhelmed Moana Pasifika 59-12 in the only fifth-round match played in the COVID-hit New Zealand section of Super Rugby Pacific.
The Western Force have snatched victory against the Fijian Drua, kicking a penalty after the full-time siren to claim a 20-18 win in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.
Playing Moana Pasifika when down 17 players might concern some Super Rugby Pacific sides, but the Chiefs were happy to take the risk because their opponents deserved a chance to play.
The Brumbies are still undefeated this Super Rugby Pacific season but Friday night's 16-12 victory over the Queensland Reds certainly did not come easy.
The NSW Waratahs have overcome the late withdrawal of skipper Jake Gordon to record a crucial 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Western Force in Sydney.
Rameka Pohipi dived over in the corner three minutes after the fulltime siren to give the Chiefs a thrilling 24-21 upset win over 12-times champions the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.
Winger Tom Wright collected a double among the Brumbies' haul of six as they continued the Super Rugby Pacific misery for Melbourne with a thumping 36-17 victory at AAMI Park.
