Chip through bounces off the cushions on the posts and collected by Tasman. However we are brought back for a previous infringement and Elrick happy to go for posts once again
Front of the lineout move and now putting phases together inside tasmans 22
Penalty count climbing in this second half, both sides giving away silly penalties.
Try out of nowhere for North Harbour. The quick tap immediately puts Tasman on the back foot and prop Afeiki takes it blind and barges his way through 2 tacklers to touch down just to the right of the posts, Elrick converts and Harbour lead by 1 point 50 minutes in.
Good carry and forward momentum with Harbour, however its knocked on and once again we are set for a scrum. These scrums becoming a regular occurrence in the second half
Scrum is reset as it hits the deck again. Harbour to feed on the halfway line
Scrum twists and Harbour get the penalty.
Makos feed to the scrum just 15 metres from Harbours line
Half time is called and its the visitors who lead by 12-6 at half time. Not one point coming from play all coming from the other teams mistakes, that said it was an entertaining first half with both sides putting together some nice phases of play.
Makos leaving feet in a ruck and Elrick now has a chance to narrow the lead to 6 points at half time.