Now its the turn of the Crusaders to go close through Guildford down the blindside. Guildford goes close before Hore comes up with a turnover right on his own line.

The Highlanders attack breaks down close to the Crusaders line, Bekhuis guilty of obstrustion. Carter clears his lines, 15 mins gone.

Ben Smith already having a bif influence on the game, making a nice break to bring the Highlanders in to the 22. Higlanders looking likely to score here.

TRY for the Highlanders! Opting to kick for touch from a penalty on halfway, the Highlanders set up the maul before sending wide to Tamati Ellison, who gives an incredible ball round the back to Ben Smith to put him in for the score. Slade with the extras.

Early penalty goes the way of the Crusaders, as the Highlanders are pinged for offside near halfway. Carter slots it from distance to give his side the lead.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this all New Zealand clash from Super Rugby. The Crusaders, with a host of their All Blacks back in action, will be looking for a victory to keep them in the hunt for a playoff berth. The Highlanders on the other hand have only pride to play for, as their miserable season comes to an end. All evidence points to a Crusaders win, but the Highlanders cant be ruled out with the likes of Gear and Nonu in their ranks.