Highlanders defeat Crusaders in preseason match at Rugby Park

Thursday 6 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 6 Feb 2025, 4:23pm

In this story Crusaders, Blues, Hurricanes, Highlanders, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jamie Joseph

The Highlanders secured a 29-24 preseason victory over the Crusaders in Invercargill. The match saw George Bell and Dallas McLeod forced off early due to injuries. The Highlanders staged a second-half comeback to secure their third consecutive win against the Crusaders.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 6 Feb 2025, 4:21pm

   Crusaders pick up three more injury worries in preseason loss to physical Highlanders (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Feb 2025, 4:23pm

   Highlanders muscle way to win over Crusaders (opens in new tab)