Highlanders fullback Ben Smith is tackled by Stormers winger Dillyn Leyds in Dunedin last year. Perhaps - but there is plenty of water to pass under the playoff bridge yet. It really is too early to make a call on the Highlanders and their playoff fate will still be up in the air after this game. The Highlanders have brought back winger Waisake Naholo now the All Black winger is finally over his knee injury. Lock Pari Pari Parkinson has come into the team and Josh Dickson has moved to the bench.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2019 16:40 UTC