Highlanders finish strong to rout KingsSKY SPORT The Highlanders ease past the Kings and secure a bonus point victory in Port Elizabeth. HAGEN HOPKINS/GETTY IMAGES Matt Faddes scored a hat-trick for the Highlanders during their 48-18 over the Kings in Port Elizabeth. SCOTT BARBOUR/GETTY IMAGES Highlanders captain Shane Christie was injured late in the first half against the Kings in Port Elizabeth. PHIL WALTER/GETTY IMAGES Lima Sopoaga was a late promotion to the Highlanders starting line-up in Port Elizabeth after Marty Banks suffered a hamstring injury. Unsurprising, though untidy - the Highlanders predictably started their Super Rugby round the world trip with a 48-18 victory in Port Elizabeth on Sunday to maintain pressure on the New Zealand conference leaders.

Source: Stuff July 02, 2016 19:24 UTC