The Brumbies' resilience steered them to a crucial win over the Highlanders on Friday night, with the game hanging in the balance until a late Len Ikitau try put the result beyond doubt.
Highlanders captain Timoci Tavatavanawai returns to the midfield for Friday’s tough test against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
Caleb Tangitau is no stranger to the top level, playing for the All Blacks Sevens side under Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw, and representing the U20 All Blacks in 2023
Du’Plessis Kirifi understands the Hurricanes desperately needed to beat the Highlanders on Friday night.
Sam Gilbert had a chance to win a tense derby for the Highlanders, but with a drop goal missing the mark, the travelling Hurricanes were left celebrating.
Week five of Super Rugby Pacific got underway in Dunedin on Friday evening when the Highlanders hosted the Hurricanes in the Super Kids round.
The Highlanders are sitting pretty in third place on the Super Rugby Pacific table after enjoying a bye week in round four.
A small but good crowd showed up on a sunny Friday afternoon and was treated to some running rugby from the two teams, trying to iron out the cobwebs ahead of the new campaign in two weeks.
The list includes internationals from Argentina, Wales, Australia and the Maori All Blacks, denting the senior leadership group of the young squad.