Hard work and patience pays off for Manawatu and their replacement front ranker. Auckland gave away the advantage after straying offsides and were lucky not to get a yellow card. Auckland too strong for the home side today

Bonus point try for Auckland as the ball bounces all over the show and it pops into Peter Saili's hands and he trots in for a score

Great try by Francis Saili as he straightens the line and powers through a gap. Auckland kept the pressure on Manawatu and you felt it was a matter of time until the next try arrived

Official warning to Manawatu after a number of ruck infringements. Auckland looking for the try

Promising attack by Auckland but it comes to nothing as the tackled player plays the ball on the ground

Auckland sucks go Canterbury

Manawatu turn it over and kick it deep into Aucklands half. Charles Piutau collects it and tries to run it out but is scragged. The pass from the base sails over Anscombe's head and over the dead ball line

Peter Saili with a HUGE hit and it forces the turnover.

Things getting scrappy as Auckland absorb the pressure after some good play buy Manawatu

Anscombe sets up another kick as the Turbo's were offside after a number of warnings by the Referee