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Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the Tasman Makos vs Bay of Plenty, LIVE from Trafalgar Park. Both sides come into the match in good form, BOP began their season with a 20-11 win over North Harbour and while they won't have All Blacks flanker Sam Cane to call on, they're a side full of counter-attacking potential with exciting finishers such as wings Tino Nemani and Chase Tiatia.