Hawera gets the match underway, early clearance by Sopoaga to touch

The sides have made their way out onto the field, kickoff is just moments away

The Highlanders host the Brumbies in round 9 of Super Rugby. The Highlanders have won three of their 5 matches to lie fourth in the New Zealand Conference, while the Brumbies have recorded three victories from their six games to sit third in the Australian Conference.