An early opportunity for the Cantebury side to extend their lead now as Taylor sets himself for a kick at goal

No arms in the tackle

The ref suspected some foul play during the lead up of that play and goes to the TMO for clarification

The ball goes out wide and the pass is lost forward a crucial point by the Cantebury attack.

Cantebury inside the Counties 22 now and testing the visitors early in the second half

Cantebury get the second half started and Counties hoof it down field from where the home side set themselves in motion

The teams go into the break with the home side in front but, only just. Plenty of exciting running rugby in the half but, no real penetration as both sets of defenses working hard to prevent the gaps. Cantebury had the bulk of the possession and territory , with Counties having to work hard to keep them at bay. There will surely be plenty of talk at half time from the respective coaches , with the topic of choice being turning possession into more scoring opportunities. Ultimate Rugby will be back shortly with coverage of the second half shortly.

Counties have other ideas and manage to turn over the possession as the hooter sounds , and they put it out the side sending the teams into the half time break

Kick and chase from McNicholl and he gets it back and Cantebury inside the red zone now looking to close out the half on a high

The ball is lost in the tackle by Counties and the home side go on the attack