Waratahs

30 - 23

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Waratahs

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Gordon took full advantage.

80'

Highlanders have won 100 rucks so far this game.

78'

Curtis Rona has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

77'

Waratahs make a substitution with Sekope Kepu coming on.

73'

Waratahs make a substitution with Brad Wilkin coming off.

73'

Yellow Card

Paddy Ryan (Waratahs) is shown a yellow card.

73'

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Li goes through the gap.

72'

Highlanders have won 80 rucks so far this game.

71'

Waratahs sub Brad Wilkin comes onto the field.

70'

Rob Simmons departs for Waratahs.

70'

Shannon Frizell comes on for Highlanders.

70'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Bernard Foley kicks the penalty goal.

70'

Thomas Franklin leaves the field.

70'

What a run here by Will Miller as they gets over the gainline!.

67'

Aki Seiuli comes on.

64'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes off.

64'

Kalolo Tuiloma comes on.

64'

Tyrel Lomax comes off.

64'

Thomas Staniforth has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Lima Sopoaga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

62'

Elliot Dixon comes on.

61'

James Lentjes comes off.

61'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon getting some game time.

61'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Nick Phipps being replaced.

61'

Waratahs make a substitution with Paddy Ryan coming on.

61'

Waratahs make a substitution with Sekope Kepu coming off.

61'

Conversion

Bernard Foley adds the two points for Waratahs.

61'

Nick Phipps sets up the try.

60'

Try

Incisive passing by Waratahs is finished off by Bernard Foley, as he goes over for the try.

60'

Fabulous play by Waratahs has led to Israel Folau being able to wriggle through a gap.

59'

Rob Simmons has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

Highlanders have won 60 rucks so far this game.

58'

Conversion

Bernard Foley does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

56'

Spellbinding play by Kurtley Beale is finished off with a try.

55'

Try

Silky skills by Waratahs ends with a try for Israel Folau.

55'

Trouble here as Kurtley Beale breaches the defence.

55'

Highlanders sub Ash Dixon comes onto the field.

54'

Liam Coltman departs for Highlanders.

54'

Conversion

Bernard Foley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

53'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bernard Foley bursts through to advance the Waratahs attack.

53'

Kurtley Beale played a key part in that try.

53'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waratahs is finished off by Bernard Foley.

53'

Waratahs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

52'

Yellow Card

Waisake Naholo (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card.

51'

A gap opened in the defence and Sekope Kepu took full advantage.

50'

The defensive line has been broken as Taqele Naiyaravoro goes through the gap.

50'

Will Miller has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

49'

What a run here by Kurtley Beale as they gets over the gainline!.

42'

Silatolu Latu comes on for Waratahs.

40'

Damien Fitzpatrick leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Highlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

39'

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga adds the points for Highlanders.

33'

Thomas Staniforth comes on.

31'

Michael Wells comes off.

31'

Waisake Naholo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

26'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Waisake Naholo being able to wriggle through a gap.

26'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga converts the try.

25'

Trouble here as Rob Thompson breaches the defence.

24'

That's a great try assist by Teihorangi Walden.

24'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Rob Thompson.

24'

Highlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

22'

Waratahs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damien Fitzpatrick bursts through to advance the Waratahs attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a conversion.

11'

Waisake Naholo sets up the try.

10'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Waisake Naholo.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Lima Sopoaga took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Newsome goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Waratahs v Highlanders

Sat 21st July 2018, 03:05am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

33%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ryan

30 - 23

73'

Foley

30 - 23

70'

Foley

27 - 23

61'

Foley

25 - 23

60'

Foley

20 - 23

56'

Folau

18 - 23

55'

Foley

13 - 23

53'

Foley

11 - 23

53'

Naholo

51'

6 - 23

Half Time

Sopoaga

33'

6 - 23

Sopoaga

25'

6 - 20

Thompson

24'

6 - 18

Sopoaga

18'

6 - 13

Sopoaga

11'

6 - 10

Naholo

10'

6 - 8

Foley

6 - 3

Sopoaga

3 - 3

Foley

3 - 0

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Waratahs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 21st July 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:05. In South Africa it’s at 12:05 SAST, 22:05 NZST in New Zealand, 20:05 AEST in Australia and 03:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Highlanders in 1st and Waratahs in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Highlanders Squads

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