West goes deep, Piutau carries it back

Flat ball to Moala, Heem on the switch from Hickey, it's kicked ahead but Dagg dots down for the 22 drop out

Hickey kicks long for Auckland, Dagg finds touch just short of halfway

West gets the second half underway

In a tightly contested Ranfurly Shield clash, Auckland take a slender 12-10 lead over current holders Hawke's Bay into the halftime break. Hawke's Bay have dominated territory but only managed to cross for the only try of the half 5 minutes before the break. Auckland have defended solidly and a perfect kicking display from Simon Hickey, the last of which fell on the stroke of the break, sees them lead. All to play for in the second forty, will Auckland take the Shield home?

Lamborn beaten by the ruck

Moala carries strongly, Auckland win the penalty on the stroke halftime

Auckland have the penalty and take it quick through Piutau

Eaton puts it high, Lam runs it back before Hickey kicks it onto Dagg

Karpik drives into the 22, but Auckland infringe at the breakdown and West sets up the lineout with one minute to play in the first half