Ripia is on form here with the boot, scoring two penalties in quick succession, first after Collins is opinged at the breakdown for not rolling away, and the second from close to halfway after Otago were caught offside.

Ripia charged down attempting to clear his lines by a combination of Parker and Breen. The ball bobbles forward and Breen gathers and scores. Parker then converts to leave just three points between the teams.

Robinson pinged at the breakdown, allowing Parker to open the scoring from the tee for Otago.

Otago have come back into this one after Bay of Plentys early dominance, but are still yet to score as the BOP defence looks solid and well organised.

Ripia's and Bay of Plentys good start shows no sign of stopping, as the ten slots another penalty with ease.

Bay of Plenty continue their good start to the match, Ripia knocking over a penalty after Allan and Franklin are pinged for offside.

First real chance for the Bay of plenty, and they take it. From a scrum five metres out, Nemani takes the ball at first reciever and goes straight through his opposite man to score. Ripia adds the extras.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys coverage of todays game from the ITM cup which sees Otago face off against Bay of Plenty. The sun is beating down on Forsyth park, so here's hoping we get a spectacle to match the glorious weather!

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