Caleb Tangitau confirmed his status as a rising star of Super Rugby but it was not enough to stop the Highlanders slipping to a third straight loss tonight.
Former Crusaders and current All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has changed his tune over New Zealand Rugby's policy of not selecting players based overseas.
Wingers Macca Springer and Sevu Reece have sparked a Crusaders tryfest, as the southerners overpowered Western Force 55-33 at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.
It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.