The Blues have beaten the Highlanders 32-25 in their Super Rugby Pacific match, in front of a small but raucous crowd in Dunedin

Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Hoskins Sotutu and Stephen Perofeta scored the Blues' tries, while Sam Gilbert crossed twice and Daniel Lienert-Brown once for the Highlanders.

But worryingly for the All Blacks, Barrett was substituted in the second half, after leaving the field following a head knock.

The first five was sidelined for a lengthy spell, following a concussion on the end of year tour in Europe.