Epic four minutes of rugby as the Highlanders refuse to stop playing
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The Highlanders and Hurricanes battled it out in the opening game of Super Rugby's round 16, with some epic moments of rugby being played in typical New Zealand derby fashion. While the hosts came out on top, just before the break the attacking intent of both sides was beautiful to watch.Â
Down to 14 men after Liam Squire had been yellow carded for a dangerous tackle - which led to a diving Julian Savea punch that wasn't quite caught on camera - the Highlanders continued to play rugby, not content with heading into the sheds despite time being up in the half.Â
At one point it seemed as thou…