Fletcher Smith kicks off

Great first half. Its any teams game at this stage, Hawkes Bay look lively and have stayed closely in the contest. They have been great on defense, for the most part. But relentless pressure from Waikato put them in the lead. They and Reece in particular have been dangerous on attack, It should be some second half

They cant work anything and that's half time

They want another chance before halftime though

Reece with another break, offloads, but Hawkes Bay win the penalty on the hooter

Again Waikato makes a mess of the line out, they are forced to kick down field

Waikato lineout on the halfway but Bay win it

Hawkes Bay maul from the 5m lineout and Parsons uses his strength to get over the line in the corner

Hawkes Bay win a penalty on the 22m after they win the kick off