Duffie returns the kick just short of halfway

Alaimalo clears

Solid scrum and Northland spread it wide

Testing kick off by Gatland and a brilliant competing by Harbour but they lose the ball forward and Northland have the scrum

Gatland gets the game underway

This is the 50th game for Alaimalo

Both sides are out and we are almost ready to go

Good day and welcome to the 2nd match of Round 5 of the Mitre 10 Cup. This match sees the undefeated North Harbour face off against a high flying Northland side that have only fallen to Auckland so far this season. Both sides will be confident that they can add to their impressive starts which will make this match a real exciting one. Stay with us as we await the kick off.