PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSONThe Highlanders sit 12th in the Super Rugby ladderand many are writing off their chances of getting to the playoffs for a sixth straight year. In a close contest, which is what this year's competition is, bonus points are going to come into play. At the moment, only the Sharks - with five bonus points - sit ahead of the Highlanders, who along with the Waratahs, have four bonus points. Doubling that bonus points tally in the second half of the season may ultimately get the Highlanders across the line. So now who said bonus points were a waste of time?

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2019 16:41 UTC