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Perofeta clears to touch, quick throw in Highlanders and they find a good touch finder
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Loose and the Highlanders pounce as Ben Smith kicks long
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Blues up to the 22
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Strong carry from Papalii
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Turnover by the Blues
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Gatland puts it high
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Back to Sopoaga who clears downfield
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Gatland gets the second half underway
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The Highlanders take a 20-11 lead over the Blues into halftime. The Highlanders got off to the perfect start with two early tries giving them a 12-0 lead. The Blues hit back with their first try, followed by two penalties to trail by a single point. However, the Highlanders would finish the half strongly, with their third try and a penalty giving them a nine point lead at the break.
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Brilliant offload but Hunt spills it forward with the line at his mercy and that will be halftime