The Blues knock the ball on deep in the Highlanders half and Aaron Smith runs about 50m and sets up Osborne. Nothing comes of it and the Highlanders on the attack with a line out just inside the 22

Penalty to the Blues in a kickable position after loads of play but between the 22m lines. Blues have decided on a line out

Come blues wake up

Great kick by Sopaoga and the Blues have a defensive line out 5m off their line. They win it and Weepu clears

Just heard that Brad Thorn has a rib injury and won't be returning

The Highlanders pounce on an average throw in at the line out and clear their lines. The ball wasn't kicked out and Weepu knocks on at the breakdown. Scrum Highlanders 26 minutes gone

Attacking passage of play by the Blues and the Highlanders are penalised for being offside. Blues opting for a lineout from a very kick able position

Brad Thorn has been replaced and it's not a Blood Replacement or Concussion Test. Seems to have taken a knock to his left shoulder or arm

Highlanders have turned yet another ball over by great work at ruck time

The Highlanders defence has been huge in the opening 20 minutes. The Blues looking quite shocked at the intensity that they are under. Highlanders having a kick at goal here