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Becoming a Waratah, Round 2. The Highlanders edition.

At just $25 for a general admission ticket, and the prospect of watching 6 World Cup finalists, my initial impressions were positive. Pricing wise, this compares favourably against an average cost of £16.25 ($30.54) to go and watch one of the Welsh regions play in the pro 12, a competition which doesn't quite draw the same plaudits for its free flowing rugby as the Super comp. The first half was a tale of Highlanders dominance. They were clinical in all facets of the game, they are the champions my friend. Despite trying to become a Tahs fan, my natural reaction was to stand and applaud as this dominance manifested itself in three tries, and a healthy lead they to take into the sheds. Notable mentions to Lima Sopoaga who looked so cruisy yet controlling, and also my new favourite player Liam Squire who showed the perfect combo of pace, power and mullet to steam over for his five pointer. With 55 minutes on the clock and the score at 0-27, Sopoaga popped over a droppy that seem