The Highlanders’ season hangs in the balance following a tough 16-9 loss to the Blues at Eden Park in the final round of Super Rugby Pacific on Friday.
The Highlanders have only made one change to their starting side ahead of their must-win clash against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.
Moana Pasifika have not so yet proven to be the success story everyone hoped - but it's not all their own doing.
The Highlanders have made an interesting selection call ahead of Aaron Smith’s final home game in Dunedin against the Queensland Reds on Friday.
Aaron Smith, Sam Gilbert and Jonah Lowe are all back in the Highlanders’ run-on side this week for their must-win clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
The Highlanders have made nine changes to their starting side as they look to return to winning ways against the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday.
Round 10 offered the Highlanders a shot at a Chiefs side that have well-established themselves as the top team in the competition.
The Highlanders have returned from their Australian road trip and are gearing up to face the table-topping Chiefs.
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith will captain the Highlanders on Friday night as the team from the south look to return to winning ways against the NSW Waratahs.
The Highlanders have been beaten by the Western Force 30-17 in a thrilling trans-Tasman derby in Perth.