The Highlanders have fended off accusations of the "nasty" targeting of David Pocock following last week's Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies in Dunedin.
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar was unhappy his star flanker Pocock was singled out for rough treatment at the breakdown during the match.
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger leapt to the defence of his players, saying there was no intent to inflict injury.
The Highlanders will be looking to get their second win over the Blues this year when the two sides clash tonight.
Mauger is targeting a string of good performances in a key road trip, starting with the injury‑battered Blues.
The Highlanders will take on the Blues at 7.35 tonight while the Waratahs will face the Lions at 9.45pm.
In the matches tomorrow, the Crusaders will play the Sunwolves tomorrow at 7.35pm while the Reds will play the Chiefs at 9.45pm.
[Source:tvnz.com]
SPONSORED
