The Blues made sure that they are still in the hunt for a place in the semi finals with a comfortable victory over the Highlanders. The match was a highly entertaining one, with the Blues,thanks to a brilliant Nick Evans, running out to a 26-3 lead at half time. The Highlanders did not give up though and scored two great tries in the second half, but the Blues just had to much fire power and sealed the game with two late tries that secured thye bonus point. Final score: Blues 40 Highlanders 15