Jarrad Hoeta is adjudged to have tackled Aaron Smith high, and dangerously. Referee shows him yellow. Ten minutes in the bin may well take the sting out of the Highlanders.

Highlanders playing some exciting rugby, maintaining the ball for long periods and showing imagination in attack. They work themselves to within five metres. The forwards hammer against the Chiefs defence, inching towards that elusive whitewash. Eventually, Hosea Gear bundles his way over, but is held up. The scrum is awarded and the try follows. Aaron Smith splits from the back and crosses with minimal opposition.

Highlanders pick up another penalty, 30 yards from the Chiefs line. They opt for the posts, and Slade steps up. Important kick for the flyhalf after missing a relatively easy kick earlier on. The ball swerves wide though. Crucial points go a-begging..

Chiefs cross early on. Highlanders try to execute an attack midfield but the ball is fumbled. Nanai-Williams capitalises, scooping up the lost Highlanders ball and sprinting clear for the try!

Highlanders get their hands on the ball and start to build the phases. But the referee spots an infringement at the ruck, and awards the Chiefs a penalty. Anascombe steps up and knocks it over. Chiefs lead by three.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the Super 15, Round 6 opener. Chiefs looking to continue their promising form and add one more win to the tally.The defending champions have been bested only once so far this season, against the Stormers. Highlanders have yet to find their form, losing three in a row already this season, including a loss to the Chiefs at home. Are we looking at a convincing Chiefs win, or will we finally see the Highlanders inject some life into their season?

Fark that IC! C'mon the Highlanders!!! :-)

Go the chiefs