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Highlanders Edge Out Force in Nail-Biting Clash: Super Rugby Pacific Recap

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Highlanders secure a crucial victory against Western Force in a tense encounter. Read on for the exciting details!

The Highlanders faced off against the Western Force in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Despite a slow start with a halftime deficit, the Southern side clawed their way back, ultimately securing a narrow 7-6 victory over the resilient Force. Folau Fakatava's pivotal try was the highlight of the match, breaking a five-game losing streak for the Highlanders.

The intense arm-wrestle between the two teams showcased the determination and resilience of both sides. With the Highlanders climbing into the top eight, their foot in the finals is a step closer, setting the stage for an exciting Super Rugby Pacific conclusion. While the Force put up a tough fight, their road struggles continued as they narrowly missed out on claiming another Kiwi scalp.

In a display of skill and grit, the Highlanders' gritty win over the Force not only boosts their standings but also underlines their potential for success in the upcoming playoffs. The nail-biting clash serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement that Super Rugby Pacific brings, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

As the Highlanders celebrate their hard-fought victory, the close encounter with the Force highlights the competitive nature of Super Rugby Pacific and the thrill of every match. With the playoffs approaching, both teams will look to build on this intense battle and make their mark in the race for the championship title.

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LIVE: Highlanders take narrow lead over Force in arm wrestle (Rugby.com.au)

The Western Force head to Dunedin eager to continue their mid-season revival against the Highlanders.

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Highlanders v Force result: Southern side claim victory in Super ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Highlanders have climbed into the top eight after an unimpressive one-point win over the Western Force in Dunedin. -Trailing 3-0 at halftime, the hosts.

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Highlanders hold on for grim victory over Force (Otago Daily Times)

Folau Fakatava of the Highlanders during tonight's match against Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: Getty Images.

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Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle ... (Newshub)

Halfback Folau Fakatava has scored the only try, as his Highlanders scrambled to a desperate 7-6 win over Western Force to snap a five-game losing streak ...

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Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle (Super Rugby)

The Western Force have missed the chance to claim another Kiwi scalp, falling to the Highlanders in a 7-6 arm-wrestle in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in ...

Force finals blow after one-point loss away to Highlanders (Western Force)

The Western Force's road struggles have continued with a 7-6 loss away to the Highlanders in a game full of ball handling errors at Forsyth Barr Stadium on ...

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Highlanders v Force: Landers have foot in finals, All Blacks won't be ... (RugbyPass)

The Highlanders have taken a big step towards finals football in Super Rugby Pacific after beating the Western Force 7-6.

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Highlanders grind out narrow victory over Western Force (Otago Daily Times)

Folau Fakatava of the Highlanders during tonight's match against Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: Getty Images.

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Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force lose 7-6 to Highlanders in heart ... (The West Australian)

They huffed, and they puffed โ€” but once again, the Western Force remain bereft of an away victory under Simon Cron as they fell to an agonising 7-6 loss to ...

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Western Force fall to Highlanders in Super Rugby arm-wrestle (TVNZ)

After a rousing win over the defending champions Crusaders last round, the Force were looking for successive victories over New Zealand sides but came up ...

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