Highlanders edge Brumbies to semi final spot after tense finish in Canberra

The Highlanders held off a late Brumbies onslaught to win their Super Rugby Quarter Final clash 15-9 in the rain of Canberra earlier today. The visitors scored through Waisake Naholo and Liam Squire either side of halftime, becoming the first team to quality for the semi finals. Lima Sopoaga added five points with the boot, while for the Brumbies it was flyhalf Christian Lealiifano who kicked three penalties in the wet conditions. "It was always going to be tough coming over here and we're stoked we're into the semi-finals," said Highlanders skipper Shane Christie. "The whole game was a battl…