Waisake Naholo scored two tries for the Highlanders but it was not enough as they lost 29-12 to the Hurricanes last night.
[Waisake Naholo's try - Video: Shaun Lilford]
This was the Highlanders first loss of this Super Rugby season.
Hurricanes winger Ben Lam and replacement back Vince Aso scored two spectacular tries in the match.
[Hurricanes vs Highlanders - Video: Rugby.com.au]
Beauden Barrett converted 3 of the 4 tries for the Hurricanes while Jordie Barrett landed a long‑range penalty.
Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea was forced from the field with a rib injury.
In other matches, the Stormers overcame the Reds 25-19, while the Chiefs thrashed the Sunwolves 61-10.
[Stormers vs Reds - Video: Rugby.com.au]
Meanwhile, the Jaguares will play the Lions today at 9.40 this morning.
