Ngatai with a grubber kick and makes bad contact as the ball sails over the line

Wellington with a big hit

Garden Bachop kicks it down into Hill's hands

Welington kick off into the Taranaki 22

Players observing a moments silence ahead of kick off

The sides are on the park and the weather is perfect for some great rugby today.

It is no surprise that Taranaki were Premiership Champions last season and they will be looking to defend that title by getting off to a winning start this season

Good Day and welcome to the opening game of these two sides 2015 ITM Cup journey. Both teams have a lot to prove after last years performance with the Tarankaki scoring the most points last season and Wellington conceding the most.