In May last year Australia's incredible losing streak against New Zealand Super Rugby sides was halted at 40 when the Waratahs beat the Highlanders in Sydney. In May last year Australia's incredible losing streak against New Zealand Super Rugby sides was halted at 40 when the Waratahs beat the Highlanders in Sydney. Last year the Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Highlanders all made the top eight, with the Waratahs the only Australian team. This year there is a hint that balance of power is shifting. Already they've limply surrendered a lead to lose to a 14-man Highlanders team and were humiliated in Canberra.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 26, 2019 07:41 UTC