Must be said that Owen Franks is a lucky man to still be on the field after that off the ball incident at the previous ruck

Crusaders 5 meters out but the ball spilled forward by McCaw at a crucial moment so close to the Highlanders try line

That's got to be a red card!

Crusaders start a rolling maul and the play is eventually stop as the Highlanders are penalized for entering the maul from the side. The players then take the opportunity to get to know each other better. Penalty still to the Crusaders

Crusaders put pressure on the Highlanders line out , and now have an attacking line out inside the Highlanders 22

Slick move off the back of the scrum by the Crusaders frees their outside backs to drive their way up field, Ball eventually goes into touch.

The match being played at a break neck pace early on with the possession changes hands regularly

Highlanders make a mess of their first line out, and the Crusaders have possession but, nt for long as the Highlanders get it back and are now settling into a rhythm going through some phases

Penalty to the Highlanders as the Crusaders go off their feet at the ruck

Highlanders turn it over and their turn now to test the Crusaders defense