Photo: Getty ImagesThe Highlanders have slipped out of the playoff positions but thankfully the season did not end this weekend. The team will have this week off in the first of its bye weeks and is likely to lose further ground as other teams play and gain wins. History though cannot be rewritten and the side has gained just five points from its past four games. The main reason it has lost games is because of poor skill execution and messy play when under pressure. It will open with three games against New Zealand sides which are going to be absolutely crucial to the season.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 24, 2019 15:33 UTC