Hunt gets the match underway for the Highlanders, taken by Rayasi

Late change for the Highlanders with Jona Nareki out, Connor Garden-Bachop starts with James Lentjies coming onto the bench.

The Highlanders host the Hurricanes in round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Highlanders have won one of their opening three matches to lie third in the table, while the Hurricanes remain without a victory from their three games and bottom of the standings. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

Highlanders lock Pari Pari Parkinson has extended his contract with the franchise for another year.