By NICK VERDIER
THE HIGHLANDERS recorded their ninth consecutive victory of the season to keep momentum building in the pursuit of table-topping Crusaders.
The 44-28 victory over the Waratahs did not come as easily as the final score suggests however, with the Kiwis having to come from 14-13 down at half-time after Israel Folau and Taqele Naiyaravoro crossed for the Aussie franchise. But when Wallaby second row Dean Mumm was yellow carded for a reckless tackle on Elliot Dixon in the 45th minute, the home side promptly fired up a rolling maul and hooker Liam Coltman crashed over to take the ...