What a finish to this game, McKenzie with a last minute drop goal to seal the game for the Home side. Trailing at the break Southland have completed a quite memorable comeback in a thrilling contest of running and attacking rugby. Southland move to within touching distance of the league leader, while North Harbour go home to reflect on a game which they will feel should have been won long before Southland had any chance of a comeback. From all of us here at Ultimate rugby, thanks for following, see you next time.

TRY SOUTHLAND! What a finish to this game we are in for, all square with just two minutes left. Flanker Tim Boys crashes over for a crucial score, converted by McKenzie. Can Southland finish this turn around with time running out?

Its all kicking off now, as the pace of the game keeps up its frantic level. A kick at goal from Elrick narrows the score before Ahki pulls off an intercept tp canter home untouched from well inside his own half. North HArbour with a healthy seven point lead, as we approach the final 10 minutes.

TRY NORTH HARBOUR! This game has really exploded into life, as the visitors now get in on the try scoring action. Replacement scrum half Bryn Hall deceives the defence, attacking blind to canter in for the score. Elrick cant convert, but the side still leads.

TRY SOUTHLAND! What a turnaround from the home side, who now lead by a single point. Good work from the forwards get them close enough for McKenzie to pick and go, scoring in the process.

TRY SOUTHLAND! Again what a time to score, seconds after returning to the field. From the kick off the Stags go the length of the field when McKenzie shows good strength to crash over the line. Four points in it, with lots of time left in the half this could go either way.

TRY SOUTHLAND! What a time to score, just before half time. Willis Halaholo makes a great break in midfield before passing to Vaega to cross the whitewash. McKenzie is wide from the tee, but Southland are back in it.

Score remains 13-0 as we approach half time in this lively affair. The home side will need a big second half performance if they are to overturn the deficit. North Harbour, the pack especially, look to be the far superior side.

Quiet period in the game here as we move into the second quarter, Southland in possession on half way, unable to break down the solid North harbour defence.

Elrick adds another three following a third infringement from the hosts, extending his sides lead out to 13 points. Southland started well but have struggled to get their hands on the ball in these opening exchanges.