McKenzie kicks ahead and brings play inside Manawatu's 22.

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Some beautiful hands by Southland with the ball making it through numerous sets of hands inside Manawatu's 22 metre. However a ruck infringement is a let off for the home side as they get a chance to clear their lines.

Try awarded as Stone fell short of the line however he managed to reach out and put the ball down on the line. 3rd try for the home team

Second time round, referee goes to the TMO to see if he can spot a try or not?

Manawatu held up over the line and reset for a 5 metre scrum

Southland take the kick off however the Turbos had a man in the way of the ball and McKenzie gets a chance to add 3 more points

2 tries to 1 as we enter half time. Manawatu making good use of the ball they have while Southland with more than average mistakes. Just 10 points separating the teams here in the FMG Stadium, second half is sure to be an entertaining one.

What a try by the home side! A total of 8 offloads were seen in the making of that try! Each time the ball looked like it was going to hit the deck and be set for a ruck it managed to make it out of the tackle and keep the play continuing. Its scrumhalf Papa Wharawera who gets his name on the board however it was Callum Gibbins who did most of the work making 20 metres and bringing the play up to the try line.

30 minutes in and the home side in front by 3 points.