Ripia wins the latest battle of ariel pingpong after McKenzie fumbles a kick. Attacking scrum to Bay of Plenty.

The Steamers almost turn a defensive scrum on the Southland 5m line into a try scoring opportunity. Off a another scrum they win a penalty and kick to touch. Positive play

This time the Stags turn down a kickable penalty and go quick. They were almost in for a try but for a knock-on 5m short.

After a blistering start to the 2nd half Southland pick up where they left off, giving away another kickable penalty

Anae on for the rest of the game after Hames failed a concussion test.

Great intensity in the beginning of this 2nd half. Great signs of intent from both sides.

Southland are killing themselves with the number of penalties conceded within range of Willie Ripia. Before the last play where Sitauti scored, Southland had spent 5 more minutes in the opposition 22 than BOP. In the 2nd half Mackintosh and Hardie will have to show their experience to rally their troops if they want to turn things around. All to play for in the 2nd half, both sides well in this.

Patience from the Stags sees them build some phases in the Southland 22. After a number of pick and goes Sitauti finds the ball in his hands and he dances his way over for his 2nd ITM cup try this season.

Penalty count mounting against Southland. Poor discipline from the visitors with 14 penalties.

Mackintosh cleared by the TMO of a late tackle but penalty still stands for an offside. Ripia can narrow the gap