Waikato knock on after the scrum, trying to go wide. Both teams a little anxious

Wellington knock on in midfield after the lineout

Smith clears from the kick off up to halfway

Garden-Bachop kicks off

Hello and welcome the second match from round 1 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Waikato host Wellington at the Waikato stadium. Its should be fascinating game as both teams play high tempo, fast pace rugby. Waikato will definitely be looking to improve on the poor last season where they failed to make the playoffs. Wellington will want to go one better than last season, when they were beaten by Tasman in the final. Wellington have beaten Waikato three of the last five matches between them, including twice away. I am Jonathan and I will take you through live updates and commentary