Saders immediately attack the midfield from the lineout. Saders win another penalty in a kickable position, 22m out on a angle.

Highlander return the kick and the Crusaders counter attack. Highlanders penalised for going offside at the ruck. Saders set up a lineout near the Highlanders 22m.

The Highlanders get the game underway. Crusaders gather the ball and clear up field.

The teams run out onto a very cold field, kickoff seconds away.

Welcome to today’s coverage of the Highlanders vs Crusaders from Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Both teams have experienced very similar success this season with 7 wins from 11 games and only bonus points proving to be the difference between the two. The Crusaders have made six changes to the starting lineup that went down to a 14 man Sharks outfit last week. The whole front row has been rotated, Israel Dagg regains his number 15 jersey and Andy Ellis gets a start at halfback. The Highlanders field largely the same team that earned a hard fought victory against the Hurricanes last week. Patrick Osborne returns from injury and Malakai Fekitoa has passed a fitness test to return to the team. A victory for either team would see them move into the top spot of the New Zealand conference. Ultimate Rugby will keep you up to date throughout the match.

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