Blues see out the game with a fine team try finished by captain Luke Braid. The fourth try gives the Blues a bonus point and leaves them with an outside chance of claiming a play-off place.

Jamie Mackintosh will spend the last moments in the sin bin after an off the ball incident. It doesn't seem to bother him or the home support as he milks the applause that greets him leaving the field.

Replacement Hayden Parker lands a big penalty to push his side out to 17 points clear. With three scores between the sides and only 4 minutes remaining it's safe to say the Highlander's have this game in the bag.

Blues have not totally given up here. Luatua crashes over from close range and all of a sudden with 12 minutes remaining there is only 14 points between the sides.

Blues having their best period in the match. Enjoying some territory and possession but need to act fast in terms of the score board.

A well executed line-out set piece sees Braid make a burst through the middel. He feeds Rene Ranger who races over the line. Still 35-14 behind but a start for the Blues.

Colin Slade kicks a penalty from half-way to bring about his 100th Super Rugby points.

Kevin Mealamu comes off the bench to become only second person to earn 150 Super Rugby caps. Nathan Sharpe is the only other man to do so.

Treeby returns from the blood bin in a new number 23 jersey.

Late first half try gives the Blues a glimmer of hope going into half-time. Naholo gathered his own kick through after two Blues collide and he touches down unopposed.