A long kick into the Taranaki half, Naholo did well to secure the ball after some great pressure.
Fonotia has been given the first try of the match. After a 15 phase spell, he drove received the ball and powered over the line.
No clear grounding as yet.
Tasman over the line, the ref will go to the TMO to ask, "try or no try?"
Tasman appear to have settle. They have begun to put phases together and reach the 22m.
Tasman miss their first opportunity to get on the board.
Iopu Iopu leaves the field due to a knee injury. That ends the personal battle between him and Cowan.
Geldenhuys made the steal and forced a Tasman break. Very threatening counter attack.
Huge Tasman scrum, but Taranaki get the ball out in time.
There is a lot of tension on the pitch. There is a proper "finals atmosphere" in this match.