Full Time. Taranaki hold out in the end and just about deserved the victory. Both sides defended well, Taranaki took their chances when they came.

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Scrum Southland coming up. Time just up.

Marty McKenzie misses the chance to put Southland in the lead. 5 minutes left.

Both teams are dealing well when defending in their own 22. The kickers could have the biggest say in these one.

Game has really picked up in the second half. Both teams playing some exciting rugby which should make for a good finish.

Marty McKenzie kicks Southland to within a point of Taranaki after the away side give away a penalty at the ruck.

Good play from Southland, great defense from Taranaki as the away side hold out during 15 phases.

Crazy start to the second half as Southland score their first try straight from the restart. Tim Cornforth the scorer.

Try for Taranaki. Tuifua takes advantage of Robbie Robinson mistake and scores his side second try.

Scott Eade narrows the gap with a penalty.