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