Highlanders centre Jonah Lowe looks for an opportunity while Timoci Tavatavanawai and Cameron Millar are in support during the Super Rugby Pacific game against the Crusaders on Friday night. Highlanders fans might at least want a few days to revel in the pure joy of beating the Crusaders 25-23 in the opening game of the Super Rugby season before they contemplate losing their coach. They found a way to win the game, just about lose it, and win it again. "I thought he contributed really, really well," Joseph said. The other eyebrow-raising Super Rugby result at the weekend was in Lautoka.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2026 00:22 UTC