TRY MANAWATU! Another try out of broken play from the Turbos, Lewis Marshall gathers a loose pass from Tasman and runs it in under the posts to score the 3rd try of the game. Jade Te Rure scores the conversion to put Manawatu back in front by 4.

Both teams setting up good attacking platforms all over the pitch but handling errors and penalties are costing both teams the chance to capitalise on the good ball they are creating. Nick Crosswell returns to the pitch after passing the concussion test,

Nick Crosswell is forced to leave the pitch due to concussion but may return, Fraser Stone replaces him in the mean time.

TRY TASMAN! Great score from the Tasman scrumhalf Billy Guyton after sniping through a hole in the defence ofManawatu close to the ruck. Marty Banks adds the extras from the conversion.

TRY MANAWATU! The Manawatu pressure eventually is turned into points after Lewis Marshall collected the ball from broken play and set up Jade Te Rure to score the try and slot the conversion.

Tasman get the first points of the game through the boot of Marty Banks. Manawatu try to respond immediately with good attacking play inside the Tasman half but are unable to register any points.

Good Morning and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this ITM Cup Championship fixture between Tasman and Manawatu. Tasman are currently top of the table with 8 wins and 2 losses ad they have named a very strong team to face Manawatu today. Manawatu have had a tough season so far and have struggled to find their feet, this will be a tough test for them but a win would see them into the semi-finals.