Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of the opening Round 3 clash of the Mitre 10 Cup between Auckland and Waikato. This match sees the two sides that will play twice in this round go head to head. Both sides earned their first victories of the season in the last round with Waikato beating Counties 33-21, while Auckland beat Northland 8-10. Good luck to both sides in what promises to be an entertaining clash.

Auckland with a very strong looking pack should win this well..