And its all over as Counties Manukau run out convincing winners against a disappointing Taranaki side. Some great plays today from the home side, as we were treated to some fine attacking rugby, albeit against a weak defence. Join us next time for more ITM cup action here on Ultimate Rugby.

TRY COUNTIES! Two in quick succession for the home side, first Hancy sneaks over after the aforementioned line out, then from the kick off Lee-lo cuts through the defence and races away to score.

Counties hot on attack again, they've got a scrum five out from the Taranaki line. Looking to finish on a high after a great performance so far. just over five minutes to go.

Just over 10 minutes to go, and it looks as though Counties are happy to see this one to the finish as it stands. Very little adventure being showed from either side, Taranaki with a scrum to come on half way.

Bit of a lull here after a lengthy stop in play as Lee recieved treatment. Taranaki in possession on half way, but making little ground as of yet.

55 minutes gone, counties go close to scoring another before a forward pass ends the play. No letting up from the home side, despite the result long having been decided.

TRY TARANAKI! And finally the travelling fans have something to shout about. Good work from the pack allows Broadhurst first go close before Carmichael takes the ball over the line. Is this the start of an unlikely come back?

Counties still pressing, despite the allready huge margin. Bundee Aki this time scything through the middle before being hauled down 5 out where he is pinged for not releasing.

TRY COUNTIES! The home side is straight back to work, Halai with a great individual sprint down the line to score his second of the afternoon.

NO TRY! Obstruction in the build up means Counties are awarded a penalty, allowing them clear their lines and bring an end to the half.