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TRY NORTH HARBOUR: Niuia snatches a late try, beating two men to dot down for a score. Elrick adds the extras to secure a losing bonus point for his side.

this game has long been over as a contest, and with just over 10 minutes left both sides look content to see out the game in serene fashion.

Auckland continue to press, driving over the line only to see Parsons do great work on the deck to hold the ball up. Auckland still on the attack.

With the game coming into the final 15 minutes, unsurprisingly Auckland are in control of the possession sats. Auckland 58% North Harbour 42%

Auckland finally convert a second half chance, which put the game to bed. Braid darts off the back of a ruck after considerable pressure from the home side. Hickey cant convert however.

With North Harbour's first foray into Auckland territory this half, they earn a penalty which Elrick slots from a tricky angle to chip away the Auckland lead.

Auckland all over North Harbour at the moment, but cannot execute the final pass. Too many handling errors from the home side, but North Harbour are showing little going forward.

Auckland straight back on top after the break, but yet to add to the score line line. Looking increasingly likely they will though.

TRY NORTH HARBOUR!: After a tough first half North Harbour fans have something to cheer about, as a well executed line-out sees the ball stay at the back of a maul in the hands of Parsons eventually seeing Parsons over the line for a score. Elrick tacks on the extra two.