What a great half of rugby. Sharks dominated in the forwards, but through a skillful, clinical and expansive Highlanders back line (and forwards at times) they go into halftime with the lead. The second half promises to be an absolute cracker if the first half is anything to go by.

**** yes

Agreed. Hooter sounds doesnt mean you gotta stop playing!

What a try!

Obstruction at the maul by the Sharks, Ben Smith runs the penalty from deep. They move the ball beautifully among both backline players and forwards all the way up the field. Must be one of the best team try's this season.

Smashing hit from Pieterson, the ball is turned over on the floor, penalty to the Sharks. Steyn sends the ball up field and Sharks set up a maul.

Highlanders penalty at the breakdown. They run it with the hope of getting over the line through their expansive backline.

Off the upright and into the hands of Sopoaga. He does well under pressure to find touch.

Sharks have won yet another penalty at the scrum. Steyn has lined it up again.

Highlanders knock it on off the kick off, Sharks scrum just outside the 22m line. This is where the Sharks are looking unstoppable, contrasting to the Highlanders strength which has been through their backline so far.