Let's Goooo SHARKS

The Sharks seem to be a boggy side for the Highlanders, they have won 4 of their previous 5 matches away to the Highlanders. However, the Highlanders have considerably better stats this season. The Highlanders have had more clean breaks, beaten more defenders and have a superior scrum, lineout and ruck success rate.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the Highlanders vs the Sharks, LIVE from Forsyth Barr Stadium - Dunedin. The Highlanders have been hit hard with injuries this season. They have just lost their 11th squad member in the form of Joe Wheeler, whose loss will certainly be felt at lineout time. The Sharks welcome back three Springboks in the form of Stephan Lewies, JP Pietersen and Bismarck du Plessis who has opted not to be selected as captain. Marco Wentzel has been handed the captaincy for today's clash.