Super Rugby has come down to the quarterfinal stage and it is now win or go home. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn with the help of the Lamp, has a look as what side is going to be smiling come August 4.
Highlanders defence coach Glenn Delaney says conceding 120-plus points in the past three games is not ideal but the side has been working hard to improve.
The Highlanders should head across the Ditch this weekend with some confidence - but knowing they need to go up another level to keep their season going.
Southern will look to bounce back from a disappointing performance last week when it plays for the Cavanagh Memorial at the University of Otago Oval tomorrow.