Chiefs look like they could've stolen the ball but it's a knock on. Scrum to the Highlanders
Chiefs send the ball wide and concede a penalty which Smith then clears for touch over the Chiefs 22
Highlanders pushed back slightly as they look to get at least another five points to take the win
Ioane gathers and gets it onto his ten metre line
Smith box kicks the ball downfield and McKenzie kicks it back
Highlanders win their lineout on the halfway and they maul
After some seriously sloppy play from both teams and a few knock ons, Hunt gets an opportunity to kick the ball for touch as his team receives a penalty inside their 22
McKenzie restarts and Highlanders gather on their 22
What a set-piece from the Highlanders! They maul from the lineout and almost get over the line with their first push! They just miss out and then recycle to get the ball out to Ioane who flies over the line!
The Highlanders have lost six of their last eight Super Rugby games at home (W2); all but one of their defeats in that span have come by more than 10 points on the day.