Banks clears and Counties kick it back

Francis will get us underway

The sides are on their way out

5 minutes until kick off as both sides get ready for this game with 2 wins in their last 2 games

Welcome to this Mitre 10 Cup clash with both sides having a 3/5 win record coming into this game.

Counties Manukau have outscored their hosts this season with 13 more tries and 66 more points