Highlanders lose close battle with Sharks
![Highlanders lose close battle with Sharks](http://media.apn.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201617/LeRoux2_70x70.jpg?media_subtype_id=16|caption=Willie Le Roux of the Sharks and Jason Emery of the Highlanders are attended to following a dangerous play that resulted in Emery being shown a red card. Phot)
HIGHLANDERS 14
SHARKS 15
It was only inches wide, but Liam Sopoaga's late drop goal was wide and the costliness of that could be substantial.
Home wins are vital and this was a bad loss for the Highlanders ...