

This time it is the Reds who are penalised at scrum time. Banks sets up a lineout on the Reds 22m line.

The Reds are penalised for not releasing the player before going for the ball. Banks lines up his fourth kick at poles.

A bit of a kicking battle has crept into the game and it is O'Connor who blinks first as his kick goes out on the full.
What was the penalty for ?

The Reds continue their dominance at scrum time and win a short arm penalty, but the Reds opt to scrum again. It turns out to be a good decision as they then win a penalty at the next scrum.

Adam Thomson does well to force a knock on by the Highlanders in the maul. Plenty of experience. Reds scrum near halfway.

A cool and calm Banks slots a tough kick to extend the lead.

Dixon redeems himself as he wins a penalty at the ruck for holding onto the ball. Banks will immediately line up another kick, although it will be a much tougher attempt.

Banks lines up a kick to take the lead from 45m out.

O'Connor will be disappointed with that ordinary attempt at poles.