The Highlanders nearly lost on their home ground to the Lions last night after a close 23-22 win.
The Highlanders were leading 23-0 at half time before the Lions came back strongly and scored all their points in the second half and also coming away with a bonus point.
In other results the Brumbies beat the Sharks 16-9, the Force defeated the Cheetahs 23-16 while the Bulls kept their hopes of reaching the Super Rugby play offs alive after beating the Stormers 28-12 this morning.
Meanwhile the Crusaders will play the Reds at 6:05pm today.
Story by: Akuila Cama
