Big kick from Eade from inside his own half puts the Stags infront for the first time in the game, by the narrowest of margins. What a remaining 30 minutes we have in store here.

Southland so close to another one, sweeping move from inside their own half brought back for a forward pass. Southland look like scoring from anywhere though.

TRY SOUTHLAND! What a start to the half from the visitors.From a scrum on halfway, Dixon whips it wide to Eade, who draws his man to put Vaega away for the score. Eade steps up to convert. Just to points the deficit now.

We're back underway here at Forsyth Barr, cracking half in store for us.

TRY OTAGO! Robinson of the Stags goes to clear, but is blocked down by Parker who gathers and scores. He dusts himself down to convert it, giving his side a healthy lead as half time approaches.

Ball on the 22 with Otago, but finally Southland force the turnover.

Otago back on the ball 40 metres out. Moving it wide, but solid defence from the Stags keeps them put.

Knock on from Southland ends the move, as Popoail'i clears. Let off for the home side, the Stags really on top as it stands.

Game getting scrappy now, penaltys for both sides disrupting the game. Southland earn a penalty and kick deep into Otago territory.

Tom Frankiln the guilty party, but only a penalty for the block. Stags to have a kick at goal.