Full time here and Wellington have ran out 29-10 winners against Taranaki. An electric start from the away side set them on their way to another bonus point victory. Taranaki were simply not good enough and being 19 points behind Wellington flatters them. Wellington are looking like a hard team to beat and are strong contenders for the ITM Cup. Thanks for following on Ultimate Rugby.
Try Taranaki. The ball is chipped through by Gibson Park and its a foot race between the Wellington defence and Taranaki out half Daniel Brooks. Brooks wins the race and gives his side something to cheer about. Conversion is good so the score is now 29-10 to Taranaki. 10 minutes remain.
Taranaki are in real trouble of being on the end of another beating. They trail Wellington by 26 points.
Try Wellington. They've started this half as they started the last. Off the line-out the forwards have to much power and with ease they push themselves over the line. Levave is the try scorer to make it 29-3 to the away side.
Try Wellington. After a number of phases Filipo is adjudged to have gotten the ball over the line. They go to the TMO and it is deemed as successful and extend their lead by 19 points. The conversion is wide and the half time hooter goes over which brings the half to a close with Wellington leading 22-3 against Taranaki.
Game has calmed down a bit, Taranaki have come into the game and have composed themselves. 36 minutes gone so far.
Try Wellington. After a number of phases the ball goes out the line and after a number of offloads the ball gets to Filipo who bundles over under the posts. 17-0 to the visitors after 20 minutes.
Wellington applying all the pressure early on, currently attacking inside the 22.
Try Wellington. Explosive run by inside centre Shaun Treeby as he breaks past the Taranaki defence and creates a 2 on 1 which finds Joe Hill and he scores under the sticks. Conversion is good so the score is 10-0 Wellington.
Hello and welcome to this ITM Cup match between Taranaki and Wellington. This is both sides 2nd game in the competition and the home side Taranaki will look for their first win, while Wellington will look to add to their thrashing of Counties Manukau. Stay with us on Ultimate Rugby for live coverage.