Being solid at the back meant a result up the front for Southern United last week, something the side is looking to continue when it heads to Christchurch for a derby game tomorrow.
The Highlanders hit the ground running with a big win in their first Super Rugby pre-season match, beating the Waratahs 55-29 in Queenstown last night.
Pita Alatini says it is an honour to be named as the Highlanders wildcard for next week’s Brisbane Tens but knows the body could be in for a wake-up call.