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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

After a great grubber through the rush defense, it is unclear who grounded the ball over the line. The TMO has been called in to decide.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Counties Manukau aren't done yet, they immediately make their way back into the Wellington 22m, throwing everything at them phase after phase. Eventually a penalty is awarded to Counties after a Wellington tackler did not release before going for the ball. Counties opt not to take the easy 3 points, but instead opt to set up a 5m lineout.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Pulu gathers the ball at the back of a ruck and somehow finds a massive gap on the side of it, he goes 30m untouched before scoring under the posts. Perfects response by Counties Manukau.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

And we are off. Wellington are off to a good start after they regather their own box kick and then win a penalty at the ruck in under a minute of play. Ripia lines up a shot at poles.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Hello and welcome to today's clash between Counties Manukau and Wellington, live from ECOLight stadium, Pukekohe. Counties come off a great performance which nearly saw them topple Canterbury but were let down by a kicking performance which saw them convert 2 of 6 opportunities. Wellington had a tough encounter against Tasman and eventually went down heavily in another home loss. Wellington welcomes the experienced Victor Vito back into the starting lineup which should certainly give them a needed boost. Ultimate Rugby will keep you up to date throughout the match.