Two tries from flanker Elliot Dixon saw the Highlanders hold on to secure a 30-26 victory over the Waratahs in Sydney last night.
The Highlanders severely punished the Waratahs when they made mistakes in the first half.
There were tries from Ryan Tongia, Liam Squire and Elliot Dixon
for the Highlanders in the first half.
Lima Sopoaga gave a man of the match performance as helped set up three of the Highlanders try.
A hat‑trick from the Waratahs replacement number 8 Jed Holloway was not enough as the Highlanders held on to win.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have claimed their first five point win of the Super Rugby season against the Western Force with a 41-6 win.
The Hurricanes ran in six tries and secured a bonus point for scoring three or more tries than their opposition.
Captain Dane Coles scored the first of the Hurricanes try in his first outing of the season.
In another match this morning, the Bulls and the Sharks drew 16 all. The Bulls led 13-6 at halftime.
The Sunwolves will meet the Rebels at 4.15pm, Crusaders face the Kings at 6.35pm while the Reds clash with the Blues at 8.40pm today.
Source: sanzarrugby.com
