What a reply by Anscombe to silence the crowd. Quick throw in catches Taranaki napping and McKenzie shoots up on Anscombe but misses the tackle. The Auckland first five's pace did the rest

Croswell over for Taranaki's 2nd try of the game as the home side are on fire early on. Auckland seem to be stunned and every man in a gold & black jumper is pumped for this semi final

Taranaki win a penalty at the break down as they have been all over Auckland in the opening minutes at Yarrow Stadium

TMO coming into action here early on as Taranaki are over the line, question is Try or no Try?

Taranakai with a penalty advantage after a great attack and they are 5m out

Taranaki get us underway as the ball lands before Peter Saili collects its in takes contact

Welcome to the 1st of the Premiership Semi Finals for 2014. We are at Yarrow Stadium as 2 plays 4 on the log.
The sides are out as Taranaki follow Auckland out