Otago back to the full compliment, but Hawkes bay remain in control of the ball. Currently attacking in the Otago 22, they are retaining the ball well without making much ground.

A knock on ends the move, and Parker clears to half way.

Hawkes Bay charging forward into the Otago 22 here, Lowe with a big carry to give them momentum. Otago though holding strong with 14 men.

Guildford attepts to run the ball back from the Otago clearence, before popping it inside to Buckman. Buckman though has no room to manoeuvre, and is bundled into touch.

Messy period from Otago as they attempt to keep the ball alive, eventually HB turn the ball over and attack blind, West then chips ove the top but it runs dead. Otago to clear from the 22.

The TMO deems the hit worthy of a yellow, and Manson will have 10 minutes on the sideline.

Hawkes Bay take the line out quickly, but the play breaks down in midfield, and were going upstairs to check a late tackle from Scott Manson on West.

Back under way here, Otago show early intent by running the ball from the kickoff, eventually bundled out inside the Hawkes Bay 10.

Bit of kick tennis here, Mathewson with what appears to be a good kick into Otago territory, Popailii though with a great kick in response, finding touch outside the HB 22.

C'mon Otago