Thats the final whistle at Landsdowne Park, bringing an end to a hugely entertaining ITM Cup semi final. In the end Tasman were worthy winners in a game which showcased the talent and skill that New Zealand rugby has to offer. Tasman will have to wait until tomorrows second semi final, which will be covered live here on Ultimate Rugby, be sure to check back for that game and many more here on Ultimate Rugby.
Scrappy ending here, both sides throwing it around wildly. Knock ons and turnovers aplenty, the passage eventually ends with a Southland knock on.
3 minutes left, and both sides continue to attack besides the fact that this game is all but over as a contest. Tasman currently outside the Southland 22.
TRY SOUTHLAND! Its raining tries now at Landsdowne Park. The visitors this time, Murray bundles over in the corner to score on debut, with Eade tacking on the extras form a tight angle.
TRY TASMAN! Another try in as many minutes, off turnover ball Banks stabs a kick through, allowing Malneek races on to gather it and score. Banksagain converts, this one looks like its over now.
TRY TASMAN! Great response form the home side to conceding. Heem gathers the ball and fends one to go through. As he reaches the line Robbie Robinson knocks the ball from Heems grip, but Heem manages to adjust and regather the ball to score.
TRY SOUTHLAND! Things really starting to heat up here as Southland cross the line again. This time its the forwards who do the damage, as sustained pressure finally gets them over. Eade nails the conversion.
Southland going close again here, pounding the Tasman line through the forwards. Tasman scrambling well in defence.
Southland are right back in this one, on the attack again through Robbie Robinson bringing play into the Tasman half.
TRY SOUTHLAND! The simplest of tries for the visitors, off lineout ball in the Tasman half, Eade shifts it inside to Milne who crosses unntouched.