West really struggling with the breeze here, as he misses another. This time it cannons off the post after a sustained period of pressure from Hawkes Bay, who look the superior team in these early exchanges.

West atones for his earlier miss by nailing his second effort at goal to give the away side an early lead, after a big tackle from Hawke's Bay's Mike Coman left Tasman's Hayden Cripps unable to release the ball. Looks like Hawkes Bay will have to take advantage of the breeze at their backs in this half.

Tom Marshall fails to convert the penalty from in front of the posts. Stiff breeze in his face, but still very getable.

Early penalty for the home side, as Hawkes Bay are pinged at ruck time. Kick at goal to come.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the eagerly anticipated ITM cup clash between Tasman Makos and Hawkes Bay. Its second place first in the Championship, as the home side will be desperatly seeking a win that would put them above Hawkes Bay into first place with games fast running out. The visitors however will have something to say about that, knowing a win today puts them in a great position to finish the season at the top of the table. All to play for so, with kick off just moments away.

get up the makos