Sopoaga has no issue with the distance as he slots the kick. Just over 10 minutes remaining in the half.
The Hurricanes take the penalty quickly but are then penalised at the ruck once again. Three penalties in quick concession. Sopoaga lines up a 50m kick for poles to extend the Highlanders lead.
give the kick to nonu or TJ plz we need to win
Penalty to the Highlanders, offside at the ruck. Aaron Smith takes it quickly and gives it to Ben Smith who slices the defence. The Hurricanes then win a penalty at the ruck as the Highlanders go offside.
Come on Barrett
Barrett misses the kick to the right, the Highlanders clear the ball from the 22m drop out.
Another penalty to the Hurricanes, this time a jumper was played in the air at the lineout. Barrett lines up a kick from a similar position to his first attempt.
Penalty to the Hurricanes, Liam Coltman does not release the tackled player before going for the ball. Barrett sets up a lineout near the Highlanders 22m line.
Both teams are willing to keep the ball alive for very long periods at a time. This is certainly not typical Finals rugby as both sides are running everything.
Sopoaga attempts a drop kick which is missed to the right.