ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Auckland - 2019
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It was a game that had a explosive start as Waikato took the lead and were 14-3 in the lead by the fifteenth minute. Auckland were struggling to gain traction and were only able to score their first try in the 38th minute. Waikato kept the pressure on and continued to push their visitors to make sure they didn't get the points. Both teams kept a hand on their opponents making the second half a low scoring affair. Auckland were able to equal Waikato's score in the 75th minute which meant both teams did not want the game to end before they could take the lead. The game continued into the 87th minute but a knock on from Tupaea meant that neither team had a choice in the final score and the game ended with the scores level at 20-20. Auckland having their second draw of the season.