Reversal of the blood substitution

Good try

After roughly 25 phases of play the Sharks are turned over but Mvovo and Pietersen coutner and several phases later a wonderful oflaod from hooker Cooper sends Bosman over for his second of the game.

One of the best scores you will see this year. Slade starts it with a nice offload to Gear who feeds Ben Smith. Smith scythes through the Sharks kick chase, pops to Aaron Smith who's delicate hands keep the move flowing. Prop King in support who offloads to Slade who sprints clear of the cover. Brilliant. Just brilliant from the Highlanders.

Aaron Smith goes looking for the ball to take the quick tap and darts over the line after a nice step off his left foot

Yeeeeeehaa

5 points is 5 points..no matter how they come

Sick try !

Wonderful chip over the top from Lambie which Bosman latches onto. Feeds Mvovo who sprints clear of the cover. Some intelligent play from Lambie who noticed Highlanders scrumhalf Smith in the line rather than sweeping behind the defensive line. Superb execution.

Lot of intent from both sides but game hasn't gotten into any flow as yet. Lot of turnovers, knockons. General scrappiness from both.