The ref calls a reset scrum

Scrum Tasman

Auckland secures the line out, Kata goes as first receiver, the ball is shifted out wide but the ball is lost forward into touch

Grooby goes back to Hunt who boots the ball down field, Rayasi looks for open space and kicks the ball, Fainga'anuku returns the kick

Tasman steals the line out

Plummer gets us underway at Trafagar Park, O'Malley secures the messy restart, Hunt clears to touch

The players are out on the field of play, kick off is moments away

Welcome to the Bunnings NPC 2021 where the hosts, Tasman Mako takes on Auckland at Trafalgar Park. Tasman and Auckland both started well in Round one winning their respective games comfortably. The last time these sides met Tasman defeated Auckland to win back-to-back Premiership titles. We have a cracking game ahead, so stay tuned. I am Kyle Baxter and I will be your Ultimate Rugby Commentator for the game.