Cheetahs 24 – 45 Highlanders
Outstanding victory for the Highlanders, showing some great touches in the first half especially. The game was over as a contest at the short whistle, as the Highlanders picked up 4 tries within the first half hour. The Cheetahs came into it for a period in the second half, but it was never going to be enough.
Lions 20 – 30 Brumbies
A sloppy first-half performance from the Lions cost them in the end. The Brumbies ran in three first-half tries to lead 22-6 at the break. This time there was no fairytale comeback for the Lions.