The Highlanders are not going to go straight to bonus-point mode in their must-win match against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night. Reality suggests it will go to points differential and the Highlanders are 11 points ahead of the Crusaders and 27 points behind the table-topping Blues. But the Highlanders are not getting the calculators out and mapping scenarios. Highlanders assistant coach Riki Flutey said the need to get a bonus point was not a priority going into the game. "We have talked over the last few weeks making sure we are not loose with our skill sets and ball carries.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 07, 2021 16:30 UTC