After 15 minutes we finally get a chance of a score, after Bay of Plenty are penalised at the breakdown on their own 10. Hickey however, is short and wide with his effort. Game remains scoreless.

10 minutes gone, Auckland back in possession after heroic defence in their own 22.

Over five minutes into the game, and this one is yet to get going. Handling errors from both sides seriously affecting the games flow. Bay of Plenty currently in possession in Auckland territory.

Auckland with all of the early possession here, looking to keep ball in hand. The Bay of Plenty defence is looking solid though.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of Auckland v Bay of Plenty from the ITM cup. Third plays fourth tonight, with both teams allready desperate for a win at this early stage of the season. Auckland sit 4 points above Bay of Plenty, and will look for a victory which will cement there position in the table, while keeping touch with the leagues early pace setters. All to play for then in what should be a good spectacle of rugby.