Bedwell-Curtis muscles over from close range

After a superb drive by Hawke's Bay Toala gets over from close range for his double

Collapsing the maul moving towards the line

Powerful Hawke's Bay maul moving towards the line and Taranaki infringe, penalty try

Side entry at the maul, repeated offences by Taranaki in their own 22

Hawke's Bay off their feet at the breakdown playing the ball

Hawke's Bay take a 21-7 lead over Taranaki into halftime. Both sides crossed for an early try, with Hawke's Bay running in a further two scores for a 14 point advantage at the break.