

Weber breaks down the blind side but his chip and chase is charged down

Counties take it deep into the 22m but Hawkes Bay win the penalty

Counties send it deep. Baker is back and gives it to McClutchie. He is tackled and under pressure, but Hawkes Bay can clear

Sapsford takes it up to halfway for Hawkes Bay

McClutchie kicks off

The half was very much dominated by the home side, who take a comfortable lead into halftime. After a slow start, Hawkes Bay began to gain control and eventually wrapped up their bonus point. Counties were desperate to have some hope for the second half and managed to score right on halftime, However it would be some story if they were to take control of this game

Kuridrani was part of the lineout before peeling away and taking a short pass off Weber and crashing over

Counties take it back to the 22m before winning another penalty

Dixon wins a penalty on the 22m as Counties are caught holding on

Weber clears past his 22m