Highlanders (24) 31 / Hurricanes (26) 33 (Final Score)

The Highlanders hosted the Hurricanes in Duneden at 09:35 SA Time. This is the match Thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. Both teams scored 5 tries and the Hurricanes won by 33 / 31.

Scores:

Highlanders: 3 Conversions Israel Dagg, 1 Try Jimmy Cowan, 1 Try Alando Soakai, 1 Try Ben Smith, 1 Try Jason Rutledge, 1 Try Bronson Murray

Hurricanes: 4 Conversions & 1 Try Aaron Cruden, 1 Try Karl Lowe, 1 Try Michael Paterson, 1 Try Tyson Keats, 1 Try Ma’a Nonu

Teams:

Highlanders: 15. Israel Dagg, 14. Ben Smith, 13. Kenny Lynn, 12. Jason Shoemark, 11. Fetu’u Vainikolo, 10. Michael Hobbs, 9. Jimmy Cowan (c), 8. Steven Setephano, 7. Alando Soakai, 6. Adam Thomson, 5. Hayden Triggs, 4. Josh Bekhuis, 3. Clint newland, 2. Jason Rutledge, 1. Chris King.
Replacements: 16. Peter Mirrielees, 17. Bronson Murray, 18. Joe Tuineau, 19. John Hardie, 20. Scott Cowan, 21. Robbie Robinson, 22. James Paterson.

Hurricanes: 15. Cory Jane, 14. Tamati Ellison, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Hosea Gear, 10. Aaron Cruden, 9. Tyson Keats, 8. Rodney So’oialo, 7. Karl Lowe, 6. Victor Vito, 5. Michael Paterson, 4. Bryn Evans, 3. Neemia Tialata, 2. Andrew Hore (c), 1. John Schwalger.
Replacements: 16. Dane Coles, 17. Jacob Ellison, 18. Jeremy Thrush, 19. Nick Crosswell, 20. Piri Weepu, 21. Jason Kawau, 22. Jason Kawau.

Match Officials:
Referee: Vinny Munro (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Josh Noonan (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)
Television match official: Keith Brown (New Zealand)