South Island derby

Round four of Super Rugby Aotearoa with the ‘Battle of the South’ from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight.

The Highlanders opened their campaign with a last gasp win over the Chiefs before falling short against the Blues at Eden Park last week.

The Crusaders are unbeaten after two games with contrasting victories under their belts.

It has been more than two years since these teams last clashed under the roof in Dunedin. On that day, it was the Highlanders who came out on top with a thrilling 25-17 win, since then the Highlanders have made Forsyth Barr Stadium a real fortress over the last decade.

One of the most intriguing clashes on the park happens at first five-eighth where former teammates Richie Mo’unga and Mitchell Hunt square off. Hunt spent four seasons at the Crusaders as the understudy to Mo’unga and will relish the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with the All Blacks playmaker.