Completely against the run of play. Wilson rips the ball in the tackle and takes it all the way from inside his half to everyone's surprise

Southland get some reward for some pressure, They set a strong driving maul for Pleasants-Tate to go over

Manawatu open a nice 10 point lead over Southland at half time. Southland have proved a tough defensive side this season, but Manawatu have cracked them open and will look to continue where they left off and earn their first win of the season

Manawatu play the phases as they crash up to the 22m. Maraku throws a long pass over to Ah Wong on the wing, who beats his defender and score in the corner

Milner-Skudder finds space on the right wing before putting Waitokia into a gap to split the defense and score

Crowley gets a ball off the lineout and goes blind side. He takes it down the wing and manages to break a tackle before going over

After a strong run from Tofa, Wilson gets to the breakdown quickly and pops to Mitchell to charge through a hole next to the ruck

Its round 8 of the Mitre 10 and bottom of the Championship Manawatu host an improving Southland team at Manfeild Stadium. Manawatu have lost every game this season and will be desperate to get one of a side they have beaten on the last four occasions. Southland, despite being much improved and tough to beat, have lost their last four matches