Stormers receive the ball from the kickoff and bash it up a few ties before clearing the ball. They put great pressure on the kick and turn the ball over at the ruck. They then attempt a cross kick but it touches a Highlanders player before going out. Stormers lineout 30m out from Highlanders tryline. Stormers lose the ball forward and both teams exchange kicks.

Malherbe picks up and drives over the line for a try in the corner. Very tough conversion attempt to follow.

Coleman gets the game underway, Highlanders receive the ball but lose it at the ruck. The Stormers gather the ball and win a penalty after the Highlanders entered the ruck from the side. The Stormers take the penalty quickly and are 5m out putting major pressure on the Highlanders inside the first minute of play.

The teams are making their way onto the field, kickoff a minute away.

Welcome to today’s coverage of the DHL Stormers vs the Highlanders from DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town. The Stormers have had one of the most disappointing seasons to date and are currently laying bottom of the overall log with just 10 points and 2 wins thus far. The Highlanders recorded their first away win of the season in a shock victory against the Sharks in Durban. A victory for the Highlanders would put them in fifth spot overall as well as second place within the New Zealand conference, all with a game in hand. A win for the Stormers would mean moving up to 14th position overall.