Welcome to Wide World of Sports’ live coverage of the Super Rugby Pacific round six, featuring a Saturday triple-header. At halftime in Dunedin, the Highlanders lead the Reds 17-12, leaving Queensland’s coach, Les Kiss, feeling frustrated. He pointed out the issues facing his team, stating, “If you’re missing tackles and having soft moments… it’s going to make it tough. We definitely wanted to perform better in some set pieces.”
Despite a strong start from the Reds, with tries from Kalani Thomas and Richie Asiata putting them 12-0 ahead within the first ten minutes, the Highlanders quickly responded. They managed to level the score thanks to touchdowns from Timoci Tavatavanawai and Tanielu Tele’a. Notably, the Reds have struggled to secure a victory in Dunedin for the past 12 years.
Kiss acknowledged the Highlanders’ performance, stating, “I won’t discredit them because they have been good,” highlighting a respectful yet competitive spirit regarding their opponents. The encounter exemplifies the high stakes and intensity of Super Rugby as teams vie for supremacy on the field.