Auckland kick through from the scrum and messy play by Taranaki gives the ball back to Auckland who then attempt a grubber but goes into touch and Auckland have a lineout in Taranaki territory

Auckland clear but lineout taken quickly, and a maul is formed midfield by Auckland and they get the scrum for holding the ball up

Taranaki turnover possession as a loose pass by Auckland leads to a kick downfield and Auckland have a defensive lineout inside their 22

Restart by Taranaki is short and is tackled in the air, penalty Auckland who kick down field into Taranaki half

Try awarded! Nanai gets over the line!

Good run by the forwards gets them 2m out and then given quick ball to the backs and it looks like they've got the ball down in the corner but TMO will decide the possible forward pass

Backline go up the centre field 7m out now

Free kick to Auckland 5m out as the front row couldn't keep their balance by Taranaki, Auckland choose scrum 5m out!

Scrum Taranaki on their own 5m line

But lost forward by Auckland in the ruck and that's a chance gone a begging for Auckland to get a good start in this game