Banks makes no mistake in his second attempt and slots a 40 metre kick to narrow the lead to 4 points

Just as I was about to say how solid Tasman's defence was loosehead prop manages to breach it and barge his way over for the first points of the game

Out on the full by Cripps and play brought back to Tasman's 10 metre line for a lineout to Otago

Down we go for the 4th consecutive scrum and Tasman get it wide and make use of their wingers

Otago's tighthead Tuarangi is supporting a superb beard today that must be noted. Keep it up bud!

Kick has distance but is pushed to the right of the posts and score remains nil all

Tasman opt to kick at posts in their first penalty chance of the game. Fullback Marty Banks steps up

Tasman in charge of the first 2 minutes. A lot of pick and go play forcing Otago to defend on their own line

Welcome everyone to the second of todays ITM cup matches between Tasman Makos and Otago at Trafalgar Park. Otago suffered a 20-19 defeat to Hawkes bay just last weekend while the Makos ran out winners in a 60 point match against Counties Manukau . Both sides have a lot of experience in their starting lineups and the battle of the Haydens in flyhalf position will certainly be on to watch. Stay with us here at UR for live match updates