Tasman win a penalty and there is no way that Banks is missing from 40 metres out.

Just as we thought Waikato had a chance in attack, Waikato steal it back and manage to touch down to the right of the posts through winger Mitchell Scott. Marty Banks makes no mistake with the conversion and the Makos find themselves with a 7 point lead just 5 minutes in.

Trent Renata makes a lovely break and brings play deep into Tasman's half

Referee Michael Fraser blows the whistle to get us underway

Welcome everyone to the first of this weeks ITM cup fixtures between the Makos and Waikato. We're here live from Trafalgar Park as the Championship leaders Tasman face up to 6th place Premiership table Waikato. Tasman ave had impressive form to date in this competition with 5 from 7 wins while Waikato on the other hand have just 2 wins to show for. Stay with us here for live analysis of the game.