Three changes have been made to help the Highlanders' chances against the Western Force in a battle of two teams with just three points separating them on the ladder.
Highlanders captain Timoci Tavatavanawai returns to the midfield for Friday’s tough test against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
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.
Ardie Savea’s incredible solo effort for Moana Pasifika on Friday night will be replayed on social media for weeks and even years to come.
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph was pleased with his side's first half performance, completely dominating the home side in the first game of culture round.
Moana Pasifika donned their new 2004-inspired culture round jerseys, which showcase and pay tribute to the Pacific Islanders team that played against the All Blacks at North Harbour Stadium.
There are hallmarks of Joseph's 2015 Super Rugby champions in his newly assembled crop of a decade later.
The Highlanders have switched up their back row combinations and named a forward-heavy bench as they prepare to take on the Blues in Dunedin.
Former All Blacks Sevens and New Zealand U20 flyer Caleb Tangitau turned heads on debut for the Highlanders.