The crowd at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlander Aaron Smith and Chris Noakes. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlanders (from left) Shaun Treeby, Aaron Smith and Shane Christie celebrate Smith's try. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlanders (from left) Shaun Treeby, Aaron Smith and Shane Christie celebrate Smith's try. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Shane Christie. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Shane Christie (right) with Aaron Smith. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Blues number 15 Charles Piutau is tackled by Highlanders Josh Bekuis, Shane Christie and watching Malakai Fekitoa. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Brad Thorn (left) and Shane Christie. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Malakai Fekitoa goes to score. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Malakai Fekitoa goes to score a try. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Patrick Osborne gets over the line past Blues number 14 Frank Halai. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Patrick Osborne gets over the line past Blues number 14 Frank Halai. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlander Ben Smith goes over to score a try. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlander Ben Smith gets around Blues number 13 Jackson Willison : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlander Ben Smith goes over to score a try with Blues players from left number 13 Jackson Willison and number 14 Frank Halai. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues

Highlander number 10 Lima Sopoaga kicks a penalty. : Rugby: Highlanders get the Blues