Short ball from Thompson to Tomkinson

Early clearance downfield and Willemse has spilled it forward for a Highlanders scrum

Stander gets the match underway

The sides are out and kickoff is just moments away

Pieter Steph Du Toit runs out in his 50th Super Rugby game for the Stormers

Late changes for both sides. For the Stormers, Eben Etzebeth is out, Pieter Steph Du Toit moves to lock with Jacobus van Dyk coming into the back row and Johan Du Toit onto the bench. For the Highlanders, Josh Ioane is out, with Marty Banks starting at flyhalf and Dan Hollinshead coming onto the bench

The Stormers host the Highlanders in round 15 of Super Rugby. The Stormers have won five of their 12 matches to lie bottom of the SA Conference, while the Highlanders have recorded five victories and two draws from 13 games to lie third in the NZ Conference. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the match with live updates and commentary.