Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger admits side is in a rut after losing to Bulls 13-38

Bitterly disappointed Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has conceded his Highlanders side is still on its L plates as the reality of their offseason departures and current injury list bites hard.

Mauger told Stuff.co that he runs the risk of sounding like a broken record after the Highlanders' conceded five second-half tries in a 38-13 loss to the Bulls.

He says they are creating opportunities, getting in positions to apply more pressure and finish the job and it's not there yet.

Mauger added its a reflection of where this team is at.

Mauger says there are some good things and there are some poor things and at times they are their own worst enemy and put their own game under pressure.

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger hasn't sugar-coated the latest loss.[Photo:Stuff.co]

Looking at the fixtures for this week, the Chiefs takes on the Hurricanes at 6.05pm Friday, the Blues face the Lions at 3.25pm Saturday, the Crusaders play the Sunwolves at 5.35pm Saturday, the Reds face the Bulls at 8.15pm Saturday, the Sharks battle the Stormers at 1.05am Sunday, the Jaguares faces Highlanders at 11am Sunday while the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs at 5pm Sunday.

[Source: Stuff.Co]

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