Highlanders attack the midfield for the first time and win a penalty after McCaw goes off his feet at the ruck. Highlanders line up a kick for poles from 40m out on a slight angle.

Crusaders lose the ball forward from a lineout on halfway, Highlanders scrum.

Eventually the pressure gives in as the Crusaders barge over the tryline to score under the poles. The Highlanders have not put any phases together yet, its been all Crusaders thus far.

Major pressure on the Highlanders as they defend their tryline again. Highlanders get their hands on the ball but pass it out of play. Saders lineout on the 22m.

Highlanders win a short arm penalty and clear the ball. It doesnt go out and the Saders counter attack and make it straight back into the Highlanders 22m.

TMO adjudges that the last pass did in fact go forward, Highlanders off the hook once more. 5m Scrum Highlanders ball.

Crusaders put in a massive scrum and manage to turn the ball over. They immediately spread it wide and after some great hands they score in the corner. TMO is called in to check the last pass.

Massive contest at scrum time, ref calls for a reset.

Saders getting over the advantage line. They spread it wide but Mc Nickoll loses the ball forward in a potential try-scoring situation. Highlanders scrum 10m out from their own tryline.

Highlander kick the ball directly out from the 22m drop out. Massive error as the Crusaders have a midfield scrum on their 22m. Plenty of options on either side of the scrum.