Two kicks in quick succession opens up a nice lead for the home side, Parker sweet with the boot after a breakdown infringement and an obstruction from Hawke's Bay.

Its all going with the home side at the moment, Parker looked like he had opened the scoring with a try under the posts, but the referee calls it back for what looks to be a harsh obstruction. 10 minutes gone.

Electric start from Hawke's bay, Kaka with an early run which draws a penalty from the Otago defence, but West can't convert. Games remains scoreless, 5 minutes gone.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of todays ITM cup clash between Otago and Hawke's Bay. In this championship clash both sides will be looking for a victory which will keep them in touch with leaders Tasman. Otago will be favourites at home, but Hawke's bay will have no fear travelling to Forsyth Barr stadium looking for a win. Kick off just moments away.