Knowing they could finish their DHL Super Rugby Pacific regular season in sixth place will motivate the Highlanders when hosting the Fijian Drua in Dunedin on Sunday.
Former Springbok wing Gio Aplon believes the All Blacks are a likely hurdle to South Africa's hopes of achieving a hat-trick of Rugby World Cups in Australia in 2027.
Ten players with All Blacks experience have been named in the All Blacks XV squad, ahead of their two match Northern Tour against Munster and Georgia next month.
Playoff spots are on the line as teams jostle for final spots in the top eight or to lock in a top four spot to confirm an all-important home quarterfinal. Find key match information and team lists ...