Counties draw first blood as Cameron restarts onto Latu

Manawatu caught offside, penalty Counties and they will have a shot at goal from halfway

Floated pass from Leger to Tikoirotuma on the left

Box kick from Henry, Counties have it on halfway

Holding on and Manawatu win the penalty at the breakdown, Cameron finds touch

Latu crashes it up strongly

Great kick ahead to touch by Page in the Manawatu 22, 50-22 so Counties will have the throw

Taken by Wild who clears downfield

Leger gets the match underway for Counties

Manawatu host Counties Manukau in the opening round of the NPC in an all Championship clash. Both sides will look to improve upon poor 2020 showings, as Manawatu finished in last position in the Championship and Counties Manukau second from bottom. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.