The Ballarat Highlanders have lost its fifth consecutive game of the Victorian Rugby Championship, going down at home to the Melton Warriors 24-15.
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The Highlanders have been hit hard by the injury bug over the past few weeks, losing key players and being forced to play with as little as two players on the bench.
Despite the losses, Ballarat remain third on the competition ladder with four games remaining before finals.
Its next game will be on the road against the second-placed Shepparton Griffins who they are yet to beat in two previous meetings this season.
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