Ball is overthrown and Taranaki attack from deep and make their way up to halfway

Penalty for Auckland after an offside by the number 8 of Taranaki on halfway, ball kicked out on Taranaki 22 line

Scramble defense by Auckland clears to ball back up to halfway and Auckland look to start the attack again

Auckland break the line and after some great offloads to keep the ball alive they are 5m out from the Taranaki line!

Restart by Auckland is deep and Taranaki clear but not out and Auckland attack now

Penalty Taranaki for offside at the previous ruck and they take the points after some great offensive play by Taranaki

Penalty Taranaki for offside at the previous ruck and they take the points after some great offensive play by Taranaki

3m out now!

10m out now and the forwards take it up

Taranaki receive the kick from Auckland but are again under massive pressure by Taranaki as they enter the Auckland 22