Hunt gets the second half underway, taken up by Naisarani

The Melbourne Rebels take a 21-14 lead over the Highlanders into halftime. There was only one side in the opening twenty minutes, as the Rebels completely dominated to run in three tries to build a 21-0 lead. The Highlanders hit back with their first try shortly after and would have the final say of the half, with a second score with the final play seeing them trail by just seven at the break.

And that will be halftime

Superb pop pass to Tokolahi through a gap and he finds Parete who gets a great flick pass to Smith to round off the score

Out to Thompson on the right

Flat ball from Smith to Nareki who takes it up to the 22

Naisarani takes it up before Toomua clears to touch

Stoppage in play

Cut out pass and Nareki flies away down the left deep into the 22 but is taken to touch 5m from the Rebels line