Highlanders slip past Cheetahs
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Highlanders 17 - Cheetahs 12
The Highlanders secured their second win of the Super 14 season today beating the Cheetahs 17-12 in Bloemfontein.
In wet conditions the Highlanders scored a late try through Richard Kahui to sink the home side.
Just minutes earlier the Cheetahs had taken the lead courtesy of a Meyer Bosman penalty which looked to seal victory.
The slippery ground forced scrappy play which eliminated any chance of a four try bonus point for either team.
All of the Cheetahs points came from the boot of Bosman who kicked four penalties.
The Highlanders led 7-3 at halftime after Roy Kinikinilau scored a try right on halftime.
Next week the Highlanders head to Cape Town to take on Stormers the while the Cheetahs host the unbeaten Hurricanes.
Highlanders 17
Tries: Roy Kinikinilau, Richard Kahui. Cons: Ben Blair. Dropped goal: Nick Evans.
Cheetahs 12
Pens: Meyer Bosman 4
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