Another knock on as Evemy forces his last pass. More positive attack on by the visitors as they string together 6 phases prior to that error
Kitto with a break but is wrapped up and Waikato drive over and turn it. Waikato are out to restore some pride today and spoil Bay of Plenty's party
Bay of Plenty get us underway for the second 40 and they will need to push hard as they need a bonus point win to advance to the play offs.
Axtens picks up from the base and Weber is onto him like a flash. He manages to hold the 8th man up and the rest of his team mates pile in to force the turnover.
Scrum penalty to the Steamers and they keep the pressure on by scrumming again
They nearly lose the ball on their own line out but manage to regain possession. They pile on the pressure but Waikato defend well. The ball doesn't come out of a ruck and BoP have a scrum feed
Steamers turn down a kickable penalty in looking to get their bonus point win today
Bay of Plenty on attack and Iongi makes it into the Waikato 22. Hands out wide from the resulting ruck see the ball turned over and Edwardson breaks away and is just reeled in.
Penalty to Waikato as they can't find any footage but the Assistant Referee is adamant he saw a trip but wasn't sure of the number. Kick for poles to come
TMO being called in as there is a possible leg trip. Waikato were on attack and ventured into the Steamers 22