Highlanders

34 - 15

Full Time

Lions

Highlanders vs Lions

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It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80'

Brendon Edmonds comes on.

77'

Dan Pryor comes off.

77'

Dillon Smit sets up the try.

77'

Conversion

Elton Jantjies adds the two points for Lions.

76'

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ruan Ackermann touching down.

76'

Shane Christie has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Trouble here as Elliot Dixon breaches the defence.

75'

Lions have won 100 rucks so far this game.

74'

Gareth Evans has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ross Geldenhuys getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Siua Halanukonuka being replaced.

73'

Highlanders make a substitution with Hayden Parker coming on.

73'

Highlanders make a substitution with Lima Sopoaga coming off.

73'

Highlanders sub Josh Renton comes onto the field.

73'

Aaron Smith departs for Highlanders.

73'

Siua Halanukonuka has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

71'

Highlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

69'

Robert Kruger comes on for Lions.

68'

Andries Ferreira leaves the field.

68'

Ruan Ackermann comes on.

63'

Jaco Kriel comes off.

63'

Jacques Nel comes on.

63'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes off.

63'

Siua Halanukonuka comes on.

63'

Ross Geldenhuys comes off.

63'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Elton Jantjies as it drops short of the posts.

63'

Spellbinding play by Dillon Smit is finished off with a try.

62'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rohan Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

62'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

62'

Lions have won 80 rucks so far this game.

62'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jason Emery getting some game time.

61'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Osborne being replaced.

61'

Drop Goal

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a drop goal.

60'

Highlanders make a substitution with Shane Christie coming on.

57'

Highlanders make a substitution with Luke Whitelock coming off.

57'

Highlanders sub Ash Dixon comes onto the field.

57'

Liam Coltman departs for Highlanders.

57'

Ross Geldenhuys comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Siua Halanukonuka leaves the field.

57'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on.

57'

Brendon Edmonds comes off.

57'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

57'

Dillon Smit comes on.

57'

Francois de Klerk comes off.

57'

Armand van der Merwe comes on.

57'

Robbie Coetzee comes off.

57'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Corne Fourie getting some game time.

57'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jacques Van Rooyen being replaced.

57'

Lions make a substitution with Julian Redelinghuys coming on.

57'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Dreyer coming off.

57'

Ben Smith played a key part in that try.

55'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Malakai Fekitoa.

55'

A gap opened in the defence and Gareth Evans took full advantage.

55'

Luke Whitelock has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Lions have won 60 rucks so far this game.

50'

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Thompson goes through the gap.

46'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

46'

Try

Matt Faddes intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Highlanders.

44'

What a run here by Matt Faddes as he gets over the gainline!.

44'

Dan Pryor has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

44'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga converts the try.

43'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Smith.

42'

Aaron Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Ben Smith.

42'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Lions have won 40 rucks so far this game.

37'

Penalty Goal

Elton Jantjies kicks the penalty.

32'

Highlanders sub Gareth Evans comes onto the field.

29'

Joseph Wheeler departs for Highlanders.

29'

Lions have won 20 rucks so far this game.

27'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a conversion.

25'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Matt Faddes being able to wriggle through a gap.

24'

Lima Sopoaga sets up the try.

24'

Try

The kick through from Highlanders has allowed Matt Faddes to touch down.

23'

Trouble here as Elliot Dixon breaches the defence.

23'

Highlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

22'

What a tackle there by Malakai Fekitoa as he saves a certain try!.

12'

Andries Ferreira comes on for Lions.

12'

Robert Kruger leaves the field.

12'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Combrinck bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Jaco Kriel took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Malakai Fekitoa goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a penalty goal.

Robert Kruger comes on.

Andries Ferreira comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Highlanders v Lions

Fri 11th March 2016, 10:35pm PST

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jantjies

76'

34 - 15

Ackermann

76'

34 - 13

Janse van Rensburg

62'

34 - 8

Sopoaga

34 - 3

60'

Sopoaga

31 - 3

57'

Fekitoa

29 - 3

55'

Sopoaga

24 - 3

46'

Faddes

22 - 3

44'

Sopoaga

17 - 3

43'

Smith

15 - 3

42'

Half Time

Jantjies

32'

10 - 3

Sopoaga

10 - 0

25'

Faddes

8 - 0

23'

Sopoaga

3 - 0

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Highlanders vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Lions in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 11th March 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 22:35 EST in the US.

Lions won the last encounter but Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Lions in 1st and Highlanders in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Lions Squads

The official squads for Highlanders vs Lions will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.