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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Otago return the kick from the kick off and Trainor goes up to catch it but loses it forward

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The ball goes into the in goal area and Trainor touchs down for the 22 drop out

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Renton box kicks

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Otago secure the lineout and send it wide

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The two sides exchange kicks before Trainor finds touch on his 10m line

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Smith gets the second half underway

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Strong first half performance by Otago as they lead 24-14 at half time. It's been a physical battle with a few players leaving the field with injuries. Otago's second row issues continue as they lose Tom Rowe, who was a late call up into the starting XV, with a broken hand. His replacement Mika Mafi has impressed with some big tackles. Malaki Fekitoa left the field after 16 minutes with a head knock and will not return to the field. Otago have been ruthless punishing Auckland for their mistakes but the visitors are still in the game. Stay with us for the second half.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

And that's half

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

They win the lineout and kick it into touch

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Auckland with the lineout 5m out