Turnover by the Hurricanes as Perenara breaks away down the left and finds Lam as the visitors storm over halfway

Li crashes it up at first receiver

Lost forward for an attacking Highlanders scrum

Great ball away from Ben Smith to Franklin into the 22 but his offload is to a Hurricanes player

Faddes regathers for the Highlanders

Banks gets the match underway

The sides are out and kickoff is just moments away

The Highlanders host the Hurricanes in round 8 of Super Rugby. The Highlanders have recorded just two victories in six games to lie second from bottom in the NZ Conference, while the Hurricanes have won four of their seven matches to sit second in the Conference. When the sides met earlier in the competition the Hurricanes edged the Highlanders 25-22. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the match with live updates and commentary.