North Harbour on the attack again, just outside the Canterbury 22.

Great burst from Sailli, brings play into Canterbury 22, but hes held up and George Whitelock forces the turnover.

Harbour steal this one, rumbling on onto Canterbury territory now.

Going no where and the away side kicks, Tuituvake claims the ball and puts in a good kick to bring play into Canterbury territory.

Messy scrum, but Canterbury retain the ball, Bleyandhall goes wide.

First scrum of the day, interesting to see who will put the early push on.

Harbour secure the lineout, attacking on halfway.

Turnover on half way, Bleyandal whios it wide to crotty who passes straight into touch on halfway.

Harbour claim the kick off, good early charge from Afeaki brings them right into Canterbury territory.

Hello and welcome to this crucial ITM cup match between North Harbour and Canterbury. Plenty on the line for both sides, with many on show likely to push for places in the New Zealand touring party for the upcoming tour of the Northern Hemisphere. The likes of Crotty and Tom Taylor, as well as Francis Sailli, have all represented the AB's before, and with a strong showing tonight may well squeeze into the the squad. North Harbour at home will be desperate to avoid a loss in their final home game of the year, which would confirm them as wooden spoon winners.