Now they force a penalty, Otago not rolling away at the break down, wide left in the Otago 22.

Not going anywhere this Harbour attack, moving laterally with the Otago defence holding strong.

Harbour in possession 30 metres out but moving downfield fast. Good response to conceding.

TRY OTAGO! What a start from the visitors, this try born out of simplicity and good basics. Strong, hard running gets Otago into good poisition, before great hands release Spence to score under the posts. Parker converts.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys linve coverage of the ITM Cup match where North Harbour face off against Otago. Both sides have seen themselves cut adrift of the leaders in the Championship table in recent weeks, so tonight is more so about getting a win to restore a sense of pride and momentum. Otago will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Southland last week, but face a tough task travelling to North Harbour, where the lively crowd will be on their backs from the off. Kick off to come in just over 5 minutes.