Half Time here. Both sides playing well, but giving away a lot of penalties which both kickers have been slotting over.
Second half coming up.

Another penalty given away by Counties Manukau and its the same result for Hawke's Bay as Ihaia West scores with the boot.

The level of kicking here so fare has been exceptional. Another good kick from Baden Kerr for Counties Manukau,

Another good kick from Ihaia West as he slots over a penalty after Counties caught offside. This game has been all about the number 10's so fare.

Penalty for Hawke's Bay scored by Ihaia West after Counties Frank Halai penalised for a high tackle.

Good kick from Baden Kerr after Hawke's Bay were caught offside.

Great play from Gillies Kaka who get the home sides first try.
Kaka offloads to Veainu who pops it straight back to Kaka who touches down for a well worked try.
Ihaia West converts.

Great try by Counties Manukau who have started well. Good running from Augustine Pulu who pops the ball of to the flying Sherwin Stowers who beats Gillies Kaka an touches down for the opening try of the game.

Good defense from Counties Manukau after a good maul from Hawke's Bay. Baden Kerr kick penalty down field.

Opening score of the game goes to Baden Kerr and Counties Manukau. A massive kick from 51 meters after good play from Adam Cathcart at the ruck.