Highlanders subdue Jaguares to confirm Super Rugby finals berthSKY SPORT The Highlanders produce a bonus point win against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires to secure a Super Rugby playoffs spot. MARK KOLBE/GETTY IMAGES Elliot Dixon celebrated his return to Super Rugby with a double against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires as the Highlanders sealed their play-off berth with a 34-8 victory. The Highlanders completed a clean sweep for New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises in Buenos Aires on Sunday - a predictable outcome that guaranteed the defending champion's place in the playoffs. Trademark counter-attacking potency and willing defence, when required, allowed the Highlanders to finish their two-match road trip with a 34-8 victory over a test-strength Jaguares line-up at Estadio Jose Amalfitani. Highlanders 34 (Elliot Dixon 2, Ben Smith, Rob Thompson tries; Lima Sopoaga 2 pen 4 conJaguares 8 (Juan Martin Hernandez try; Nicolas Sanchez pen) HT: 24-8 at Estadio Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires.

Source: Stuff July 09, 2016 23:44 UTC