Richard Loe has some pointers for the Highlanders after an unsuccessful weekend of predictions on his part, in The New Zealand Herald.
"I am involved in a competition with some mates to pick the winners each week.
"Last week I forgot to submit my picks on time, which meant I was given the default mode - all the away teams. I got five out of six, which is infinitely better than how I was travelling this week. After four games in the second round, I had only the Chiefs right.
"I thought the Highlanders were going to roll the Blues but they have to learn to play for more than 40 minutes. The Highlanders looked good in the first half when their lineout was strong and they scored two well-executed tries. Even after the Blues had fought their way back, I still thought the Highlanders had their chances to win it."