By Ben Jaycock

The Blues have suffered back-to-back defeats to start their title defence with 13-man Highlanders springing an almighty surprise.
Highlanders were reduced to 13 with 20 minutes to go after prop Daniel Lienert-Brown was red-carded for a high cleanout. But captain Timoci Tavatavanawai produced a heroic effort to get his side over the line on their return to Dunedin.
The centre made three turnovers and landed a crucial 50:22 to inspire his side against the odds.
There were special scenes as the Highlanders honoured outside back Connor Garden-Bachop, who died last year, before th...