Eaton all over Pulu at that scrum but illegally and Counties get to set up a line out in between the half way line and the 10m line. The Magpies somehow steal it though

Aki puts immense pressure on Fruean and forces a handling error. As the ball goes free the Magpies are forced into some desperate tackles. The Steelers have come back into this

The Steelers set up a maul straight from the line out take and it pays dividends immediately with a try. Four points in this now and Counties are getting a grip back on this clash

The Steelers set up a line out from a ruck penalty. They earn another straight away and they ignore the option to take the points and we will see another driving maul here

Stowers provides a little burst through a gap but a handling error gifts the ball back to Hawke's Bay

Jordan Taufua blown up as he steals the ball. Mike Fraser rules that he was off his feet and not supporting his body weight

Long kick by the Counties captain brings them to within 8 just moments before half time

TRY TIME! This after a quick TMO review as there was a little contact/holding back at the scrum. Nothing comes of it and what a great break by Evans off the base as he speeds away and sets up his #9 inside him

Abbott hits Nanai-Williams high and Tuala lines up a kick

Copy & Paste for the Magpies off that line out as Horrell & Fruean join the maul and the captain goes over for his second