Auckland win a penalty on the 5m, Ruru rips the ball away, finds the mark, taps quickly and goes over.

Auckland have got their much needed bonus point at half time. They needed a big win and are halfway there. Auckland dominated the half, but had to withstood a strong scrumming display from Southland and somehow survived without conceding. Southland will be kicking themselves to have missed out on one or to good chances.

Auckland go through the hands, Plummer floats one over the top to Clarke, who uses good footwork to take it 5m short, Fiane is following to score from close range

Auckland take it to the 22m, Rayasi is into the line, he hands off a defender and has enough power to beat the other

Auckland are in a mood. After Clarkes brilliantly acrobatic skill, Auckland bring it up, Faiane spots a gap, takes it up past half way before finding Clarke to take it all the way

Ruru breaks from the ruck and takes it up to the 22m before timing his pass to Riedlinger-Kapa