Substitutions being made for both sides as Counties look to increase they're lead after scoring 3 tries in the first half with Kerr shining at outhalf it will be a long way back for The Stags as The Shield looks to heading to Manukau

We are back underway here as Counties look to finish off Southland

Try for the home side as flyhalf Kerr sends fullback Lee over for his sides 3rd try of the game all in the first 40. Kerr splits the sticks once again with the conversion attempt and Counties enter the half time 22 points in the clear.

Kerr slots a penalty goal from 30 metres and pushes the Counties 15 points clear coming up to half time

Still 12-0 here and we have not had a score for a while. Baden Kerr has tried to dictate the game with some confident kicking and some intelligent passing but The Stags have done well in defence after conceding those two early tries.

The rain did ease before the game started but still players are finding hard to keep hold of the ball in this greasy, wet surface.

The Stags will need to try and turn this game around quickly because it is not just the Shield they could lose but also booking they're spot in the semi's is a must

This match isn't getting any easier for Southland as they are forced into an early change with Tim Cornforth unable to continue due to injury with Keanu Kahukura coming on.

Things goes from bad to worse for the Stags after some poor mistakes in the backline. Counties capitalise once more with Fritz Lee showing his strength by getting over the line in the corner. with Kerr this time failing to get the extras. Great start for Counties.

Totally against the run of play after a fine start from Southland. Counties go over for the first try of the game as big second row Ronald Raaymakers goes over, With Baden Kerr getting the extras.