BoP get a penalty but 3 points won't be enough to get a losing bonus point so they tap and go. Quick solid defence by Southland forces the knock on and the game is over with the visitors heading home with no points

BoP attack around the fringes and it finally reaps rewards as Fisiihoi goes over from 4m out

Southland somehow retain their line out ball after it bounced around a bit. Bay of Plenty were a man down in defence as there was a KO in a tackle attempt. Great kick ahead to the left wing as the ball pops up nicely for Ngaluafe to score

Southland hold the ball up off the ground and turn it over. Huge defensive effort by the Stags. BoP attacked the line in the tight channels and couldn't send it wide as Southland had wrapped it up

Steamers take a quick tap 12m out after a high tackle. Ball is unplayable and they get the scrum feed. The Stags are complaining that they should have had the scrum feed.

Lima Sopoaga has an opportunity to extend their lead after a very tight ruck infringement by Bay of Plenty

BoP have quietly just sneaked themselves back into contention here after a few kicks by their young pivot, Hollinshead. 16 minutes to go and they trail by 8

Unlucky for Bay of Plenty as their kick ahead gets dotted down over the try line for a 22 drop out. They stole the ball from a messy line out and the kick was the right options as their was no one home, it just went too far

Unlucky for Bay of Plenty as their kick ahead gets dotted down over the try line for a 22 drop out. They stole the ball from a messy line out and the kick was the right options as their was no one home, it just went too far

Stags steal yet another line out and great hands on the left wing set them away. Southland are forced to kick it and BoP clear their lines