Just as I say that, the Manawatu backline perform a brilliant move off a scrum which sees Milner-Skudder break through the midfield and go 40m to score in the corner. Manawatu take the lead.

The match has become a tad static after a number of errors which has resulted in many scrums near the middle of the park.

Hawk's Bay have a scrum on their own 22m line. 51min into the match.

Hawk's Bay are back on the attack inside the Manawatu 22m, they win a penalty after a Manawatu player entered the ruck from the side. West will have the opportunity to extend the lead to 4 points.

Fantastic stuff from Manawatu, After some great phases playing with an advantage, Crosswell receives a great pass which allows him to break down the side of the field. He draws Berquist before offloading inside to Hammington who scores his teams opening try.

Manawatu make a steal at the ruck and win a penalty. Black sets up a lineout near halfway.

Tongia makes a great break down the side of the field to put his team on the front foot. Hawk's Bay are inside the Manawatu 22m area.

Hawk's Bay lose the ball forward from their own kickoff. Manawatu has a scrum before clearing up field.

The teams are back on the park, the second 40 is about to start.

Reckon the ref thought he was retiring though. ;)