Fekitoa robbed in the tackle but untidily by the Hurricanes and the Highlanders get it back immediately - 2m out

As expected the loose forward battle would be key today and Christie wins the innitial battle and earns a penalty and attacking line out

Highlanders clearly kicking in behind the hurricanes and closing them down as quick as possible to gain territory. They lose their line out though and the Canes are on attack

Highlanders pinged for a shoulder charger and Barrett lines up a kick

Barrett sends a flat pass to Matu'u but he was stopped well. Hurricanes are still in the Highlanders half and restart their attack

Highlanders win the line out after a few kicks but Taylor had his counter attack stopped when he was tackled into touch.

Teams are on their way out...Hoeata leads the Highlanders out

Round 14 is about to get underway here at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Both sides are on 30 points but the 'Canes have played one more game and this is a massive clash in the overall log as well as the combined log.

The winner here could move into 2nd place