The Highlanders had little trouble in dispatching the Lions on claiming a deserved 34‑15 victory in the Super Rugby last night.
The home side outscored their hosts four tries to two in another impressive attacking display.
The Lions, who were brimming with confidence after claiming their first ever victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton last weekend, battled from the outset and had to settle for scraps in the territorial and possession stakes.
In other matches, the Chiefs thrashed the Kings 58‑24, the Rebels edged the Reds 25-23, the Cheetahs beat the Sunwolves 32-31 while the Sharks overcame the Stormers 18-13.
