Romania knock the ball on in the tackle and it's a scrum to the hosts

Romania send it downfield with the boot and Russia attack from the halfway

Russia restart and Romania gather well

Romania maul from the lineout and make a quick move to send it wide. Maliepo is waiting with a clear line to the poles as he dots it down just right of the uprights!

Russia concede a penalty at lineout time and it's a penalty to the visitors who kick for the five metre

Russia win their scrum and send the ball via the boot out for touch but it goes direct and is taken back to within the Russian 22

A knock on from Romania results in a scrum on the Russia 22 for the home team

Russia win a lineout in their half and maul the ball before a box kick ensues from Uzunov. Romania receive possession

Due to technical difficulties, the coverage for the game has started late. Full coverage will resume shortly as we join the game from the 25th minute. Both scores are equal at six points each

Welcome to this encounter between Russia and Romania! It's sixth against fifth on the log which means both teams do not have much to lose. Both teams look rather even on the rankings though with Romania having a slightly higher points difference. Will that difference show it's significance in today's fixture? Or will Russia's will to move up the table prove to be too much for Romania?

My name is Wade Solomon and this is Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Russia vs Romania!