Wellington on attacks but Hawkins intercepts and Northland were temporarily on attack but the Lions managed to steal it back as the pivot was isolated

Plenty of penalties and infringements early on against both sides but Northland looking a little better in the opening exchanges

Dan Pryor leads the Northland side out in the sun and the conditions are near perfect for the game

Welcome to the coverage of the opening game of this Saturdays many fixtures. Both sides lost their opening games and will be looking to get their season bump started with a win today