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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Sensational hands by the Turbo's as itwent out wide left. They had plenty of numbers out there in a little space. Counties shot up and were beaten. Te Rure was inside offering support and is there to collect the pass.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Both teams looking threatening on attack but a number of handling errors from dropped balls and loose passes is causing headaches for both coaches

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The forwards will take plenty of congratulation for that try as they set the foundation down for the backs to capitalise from. A number of phases created some defensive confusion and Emery breaks the line after a neat inside pass

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Manawatu on attack after Counties knock it on and they grab the ball. Counties do well to get their hands on it and earn a penalty

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Turbo's manage to survive that huge passage of play and attack by Counties. They are lucky not to concede points and a yellow card you feel. They do, however, go into the break with a 3 point lead

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Counties have advantage as Firth is driven back in the tackle. Turbo's offsides and Counties take a scrum 5m out

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

What a kick by Nanai-Williams as his kick goes out inside the 5m line of the Turbo's

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Emery with an exciting piece of play as Manawatu run the ball out after a Counties handling error. He attacks the line kicks it ahead and gathers his on kick. He draws the man and pops an inside ball that was not collected

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Manuwatu rip the ball away from Taufua as he takes it in on a crash ball

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Scrum penalty as Buydens is penalised for illegal scrummaging