PHOTOS: Party at Tony Brown's

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1/10 It was known as the Party at Tony Brown's - a southern Super Rugby derby in front of a rowdy Carisbrook crowd.
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2/10 Neither side was expected to make the final - both had to win semi finals away from home to get there.
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3/10 Andrew Mehrtens kept the visitors in the game with the boot.
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4/10 Samoan wing Brian Lima went over for the Highlanders to give them a half time lead.
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5/10 The Crusaders bounced back in the 2nd spell.
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6/10 A stunning chip and chase try from Afato So'oalo put the red and blacks in front.
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7/10 They held on to secure a 24-19 victory.
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8/10 The dejected Highlanders didn't make another final until this year.
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9/10 For the Crusaders, it was the 2nd in a hattrick of titles, and part of the greatest dynasty ever seen in Super Rugby.
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10/10 They were blessed with the services of arguably the best 9-10 combination ever seen in Super Rugby, Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens.
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The 1999 Super Rugby final was the last time the Highlanders made that stage, playing the famous Party at Tony Brown's. It was a southern derby against the defending champion Crusaders.

Look back at how the match went with our photo gallery.

(Photosport)