And its all over from Forsyth Barr stadium, as Hawkes bay run out victors in this highly entertaining game. Both sides gave it their all, and in the end it was the boot of West that seperated the sides. Hawkes Bay march on to the final against Tasman next weekend, with the winners of that game securing a place in next years ITM Cup Premiership division. Its sure to be a titanic clash, so be sure to follow all the action here on Ultimate Rugby. Thanks for joining us, see you next time.

TRY OTAGO! Finally the pressure tells, Franklin crashing over from close range to score. Parker speeds through the conversion and slots it, is there enough time for them to grab another?

Knock on from Lowe in the HB 22, and West clears long, but Popoaiili regathers and starts the move again, on half way.

Grant with a burst, Otago into the Hawkes Bay 22. Edging closer to the line, will need to score quickly.

Otago refusing to quit on this one, attacking from deep in an attempt to sneak a try to give them a chance. TJ Ioane running hard in attack but Hawkes Bay clinging on to their lead for now.

TRY OTAGO! The home side is far from out of this one yet. Great offload from Franklin puts Evans through, and he steps the last man to finish under the posts.

What a game Ihaia West is having, sinking a huge penalty on half way to give his side a 16 point lead.

TRY HAWKES BAY! This could be the games crucial score, West kicks to space, and the ball sits up perfectly for the chasing Veainu who is just caught short of the line by Tanaka. He has the presence of mind to offload to the space inside, and Buckman picks the ball up and scores the simplest of tries.

HB pinged for holding, and Otago clear their lines.

Guildford hits the line hard, but Hawkes Bay remain 5 metres out. Great Otago defence.