80	The match ends with the Crusaders on the attack hunting a losing bonus point against the league's third-bottom side! Smiles and fists in the air for the Highlanders who came to Christchurch in a fighting mood - full deserved as Deans men await their play-off fate next week! Next up Reds v 'Tahs!
78	Paulo is now pulled for his attempted quick 22 drop-out and that surely is game up for the league winners! Newby is prowling with his chest firmly out at scrum-time as Carter walks from the field. The Highlanders are 20 out and keep it tight before Cowan fumbles...
76	It looks like a huge shock is on its way in Christchurch as the 'Saders struggle to get into the opposition half. They're forced to kick it long through Brett but the Highlanders will keep punting the ball back from once it came!
74	Nightmare stuff for the Crusaders as a wayward pass slides into touch 20 from their line! Cowan will allow his pack to keep it tight before Bowden has it...great show and then slip to Leota before the turnover...frantic stuff!
72	Two missed kicks from Delany then in the last five minutes - how costly may that be? Ten minutes for the 14-men Crusaders to go into the knockout stages winning! Crusaders seem to be stuck 30 from their own line though...
70	Even the ball falls over on the tee before the full-back just scrapes past the upright from a penalty! They have possession back though with some close exchanges...now the gap is worked for with a penalty coming again against McCaw...he's in the bin for the duration! Kick missed!
66	Morland remains on for now though as a couple of reset scrums eat up the clock! Smart rugby from the visitors as McCaw has a quiet word with Brown...it doesn't do any good though as the penalty goes to the Highlanders - more time sapping stuff on the way!
64	This time Flynn's set-piece goes short 45 out but again the error thwarts the 'Saders with MacDonald losing the ball. Every minute that passes will strengthen the visitors as Cowan looks to come on!
62	Defensive lineout for Flynn before Donnelly is offside on the hour - territory will be key to the Highlanders as time ticks on! But it's McCaw's men who are in a position to strike...but the lineout is stolen superbly by Thomson!
58	DELANY PENALTY! 14-26! However, the Highlanders could be over here for the bonus point score! A clever kick through from Vainikolo hits the post protector with Maitland in bits with Carter - an easy three points this time!
56	Williams is penalised again for entering from the side and this time the Highlanders look for the distance shot! Can Delany take the lead back twelve? Just wide from the full-back...
54	A glimpse of the free-flowing Crusaders as MacDonald joins well from full-back. Now inside the Highlanders' 22 but referee Brown penalises the hosts as the momentum begins to mount!
52	Leota is held in midfield 30 out and eventually the ball is ripped by McCaw and Flynn. Now the 'Saders look to use Poki, who backs himself to the hilt...they will have the lineout on halfway...
50	The chance is wasted but the Highlanders won't have to wait long for their next shot as Williams is pinned for an off-the-ball offence. The Highlanders opt for position though as Hall waits with ball in hand...
48	MacDonald covers the kick well but the defence is up to the task once again as Thorn's pass trickles into touch 30 from their own line. Chance here maybe? And the Highlanders could be in here with great hands ending with Bowden held up on the right!
45	What a frantic start as Ellis spins it out to Carter with runners either side. But the 'perfect ten' makes a mistake with the forward pass - it mustn't be the 'Saders' night!
43	Now Ellis is snaffled and spills the ball five out and the Triggs takes pleasure in kicking long - 'Saders possession on halfway.
42	Carter starts the second half with it all to do in Christchurch! Ellis is scragged at the breakdown but the free-kick comes with Tuiali'i charging well against the tough defence...Ralph splits the line...
40	CARTER PENALTY! 14-23! The Crusaders close the gap to cap a great half with the second set up very nicely indeed! The free-flowing Highlanders really have come to end their season on a high - what an effort so far! Join us in ten!
39	Delany is under pressure from the bouncing ball and hands over the free-kick 30 out as the 'Saders look to respond before the break. And boy will they be wanting to as that turns to a penalty!
38	THOMSON TRY CONVERSION MISSED! 11-23! They're over the whitewash again with the impressive Thomson claiming the score! One away from the bonus point now and we're not even at half-time - unbelievable stuff!
36	The Crusaders are all at sea here! Morland's box from the restart leads to a Poki fumble and Newby hacks on for the chase of all chases! All of which leads to a five-metre attacking scrum for the confident underdog!
33	MORLAND TRY CONVERTED BY DELANY! 11-18! What about this in Christchurch! Bowden orchestrated well as he slipped a couple with dummies to boot and his half-back eventually crosses - game on!
31	McCaw knocks-on from the restart this time, handing the Highlanders a strong opportunity to strike back. Superb first-phase rugby here with the scrum under pressure - Leota and Ta'auso combining well to get over the advantage line...
28	CARTER PENALTY! 11-11! Free-kick Crusaders now that is converted to a scrum...Franks tidies well with the phases growing close to the half-hour. But the Highlanders are caught offside this time and Carter points to the posts for a simple shot to level!
26	Ellis is barking his orders before they decide to spread it with decoy runners in abundance down the left side. However, P Williams is fired up for this one and drags ball-carrying Laulala into touch fifteen out!
24	MacDonald hoists long this time and the Highlanders attempt to run - slight overconfidence maybe - as Triggs is bundled into touch 40 from his line. Here come the 'Saders...
22	DELANY PENALTY! 8-11! Newby kicks long and MacDonald is in all kinds of bother here from the bouncing ball! Eventually a free-kick turns to a penalty for the Highlanders as the visitors continue their fight!
20	Highlanders ball on halfway but they're struggling to make inroads in the this fierce red defence. And the turnover quickly comes with the Crusaders attacking the fringes for now! It's looking ominous here with the crossing Tuiali'i called back after collecting a forward pass from Ralph.
18	McCaw now claims the restart and here's the pace of Poki coming off his wing! Carter spins it to young Brett and that's an intelligent grubber through for Maitland, but just has too much on it as Hall waits to throw...
16	CARTER PENALTY! 8-8! Knock-on by the Highlanders at the restart hands a perfect attacking platform for the 'Saders in midfield. What can they muster? Ellis fires it out down the blind, but Morland is offside as McCaw points to the posts!
14	DELANY PENALTY! 5-8! Still Highlanders possession and they have a full penalty, which Morland runs and switches with flank Thomson! They will have another shot for three points now though as Thorne's high shot gives the underdogs the lead!
11	Scrum-half Morland boxes to MacDonald, whose return is slightly long, as Delany clears solidly from full-back. McCaw holds on in the tackle though on halfway and it's back with the visitors as Delany kicks well again for territory.
8	WILLIAMS TRY CONVERSION MISSED! 5-5! Ali Williams leaps to claim the restart before Carter kicks long again. Now the 'Saders try something again from deep...but Paul Williams reads Carter's cross-field and races for the score - Highlanders are level!
6	FLYNN TRY CONVERSION MISSED! 5-0! Flynn has it at the back of a driving maul and they are over with their first attack! The hooker gets the five points as the hosts trot back for more of the same!
4	Williams is penalised for coming in from the side at maul-time though and the visitors continue to attack 40 out. However, obstruction hands possession back to the league-leaders and what a touch-finder from Carter! He's put that one right in the corner for an ominous lineout...
2	Mike Delany kicks-off with the Crusaders immediately looking to run with a risky play from deep. And the ball squirms out the back of a ruck allowing the Highlanders to strike, but a knock-on foils that one as the hosts kick to halfway.
0	Welcome! With top spot already safely tucked away in their back pocket, the Crusaders are expected to cut loose this evening in Christchurch against the spirited Highlanders. Team News: In comes fully recovered Dan Carter for a start - great news for NZ ahead of the June Test matches - as Robbie Deans seeks some much-needed momentum going into the play-offs! Enjoy the game!