Black with the start as he kicks onto Kerr-Barlow. It is kicked out just inside the Waikato half

The sides are about to come out

In recent times Manawatu have only lost 2 games on their home paddock and both have been to Auckland. Happy hunting ground for the home side

Plenty to play for today especially for a few of the returning All Blacks who will be hoping to make the RWC squad that is announced

Welcome to the coverage of this ITM Cup clash. Both sides coming off a loss and both are eager to turn it around

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