Highlanders hooker Andrew Hore tries to evade a tackle during the round four Super 15 match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday night. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

Highlanders halfback Jimmy Cowan looks to clear the ball. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

Cory Jane scores a try for the Hurricanes. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

Phil Burleigh of the Highlanders takes a high ball. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

Conrad Smith tackles Highlanders first five Colin Slade. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

A Highlanders fan shows his support. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington

Highlanders captain Jamie Mackintosh wraps up Andre Taylor. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) : Highlanders v Hurricanes, Wellington