The attack comes from an end with a knock-on but they visitors really mean business!

Wellington get us under way and after only 40 seconds they are attacking the Waikato line. We're in for a cracker here!

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the ITM cup where today Waikato host Wellington.
The home side have been forced into a number of changes after captain Jackson Willison picked up a knock in last week's loss to Counties. The only other changes sees Zak Hohneck and Semisi Masirewa come into the side with Toby Smith taking over the captaincy.
On the other hand, Wellington are largely unchanged after overcoming Canterbury last week.
Waikato really need a win today to open up a 10 point gap between them and bottom side Bay Of Plenty. Still unbeaten after 7 games Wellington look hot at the moment and are expected to win this one, the real question is by how much! Stay tuned to find out.