Its all over, and what a game we have had. The momentum in this one just ebbed and flowed but in the end Otago just could not recover from an 8 point deficit which in the end proved decisive. Huge credit goes to both teams for an immensely entertaining game, see you next time on the most comprehensive app in the store.
TRY OTAGO! West now becomes the provider, off loading to Popoaili'i to score and make it a one point game. Parker then has the chance to snatch the lead for his side, but cant make the conversion. 3 minutes left, still all to play for in this one.
West really beginning to pull the strings here, pinning the home side deep in their iwn half with a precision kick behind the winger. Nine minutes to go.
TRY OTAGO! Great response from the home side, led by their captain Paul Grant, who busts through the visitors line before being hauled down close to the try line. Quick ball however gets to Spence who has an easy task of finishing off the score.
TRY HAWKE'S BAY! And what an individual score it was from West. On halfway he cuts through the Otago line, and rounds the full back to score a fine try. He converts his own score to give his team a healthy lead with 20 minutes to play.
Hawkes Bay now doing all the attacking, putting together 15 phases in the Otago 22, however the home side holds firm until a knock on finally ends the play. Just over 20 minutes to play.
Good start to the second half, incredibly physical with Hawke's Bay enjoying slightly more possession, but nothing to report just yet.
This game has exploded into life, with the two sides exchanging penalties after both conceded breakdown infringements. Still four points in this one as we approach half time.
TRY HAWKE'S BAY! The visitors take the lead after a sweeping move which began in their own 22 is finished off by the flying Veainu. West nails the conversion, giving his side a four point lead.
Nearly 25 minutes gone in this one, and only now are Hawke's Bay beginning to get their hands on meaningful possession. Currently on the attack in Otago territory, yet to make a break through however.