The Highlanders came out on top in the Southern Derby and scored some cracking tries in the process.
Matt Faddes and Waisake Naholo both grabbed a brace as the Highlanders held back the table-topping Crusaders 34-26 in front of a sold out Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The Hurricanes fought their way to a scrappy win over the Reds with a third of their starting team suspended internally for missing a curfew.
Wes Goosen grabbed a beautiful try on debut when he tore down the wing.
Lions winger Courtnall Skosan scored a similar try when he ran onto a kick and chase, while Nick Phipps finished off a smooth team try.
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