Manawatu retaining possession well but, in the end opt for territory and find touch through the boot of Otere Black who saw some space in behind the Wellington defense
Penalty to the visitors as the home side penalized for not rolling away
Manawatu back in possession now and the Wellington defense under pressure
Manawatu with a strong carry up field are brought down short of the try line and in an attempt to get the pass away , Wellington intercept on the retreat and clear their lines
Wellington attack off the line out but, Manawatu working hard on defense turning defense into attack
Wellington opt of r the line out which is set up inside the Manawatu 22
Penalty to Wellington as Manawatu did not roll away after making the tackle
No try as Thrush had one knee on the ground before playing the ball
Wellington held up over the try line as the ref goes up stairs to get clarity from the TMO on the grounding
Wellington now with an attacking line out and attacking from there