Messy first scrum of the day but Northland secure the ball and clear. BoP run it out of there 22.

Poor offload from Parigatai brings an end to an early Bay of Plenty attack. Scrum to come for Northland on half way.

Very lively start from the home side, having already taken a penalty quickly inside there own half. Showing real early intent here, they look eager to run at every opportunity.

Hello and welcome to live action from Toll stadium, as Northland take on Bay of Plenty in the ITM cup. Bottom of the premiership plays bottom of the championship in what is effectivly a dead rubber between the two sides. Neither can qualify for next weeks knock out stages, but both sides will be looking to end on a high after enduring difficult seasons. With only oride on the line lets hope both sides give us a good spectacle. Kick off in less than 15 minutes.