Trent Renata lands a penalty which should settle Waikato into this second half.

Huge start to the second half by Northland. Scrum-half Tane Takulua peels off a scrum to run in unopposed to dot down for a try which Seymour converts.

Renata takes on a monstrous effort as time doesn't allow for a kick to touch. His effort falls short and after some scrapy play the ball finds the touchline drawing the half to a close.

Northland make sure they don't leave this visit empty handed and opt for 3 points from a penalty. Seymour duly converts.

Northland camped on Waikato line. Best period of play so far for the shield challengers.

Renata strikes to push his side out to an 18-6 lead.

In similar fashion to the first try, Northland respond immediately with a penalty through Seymour.

Poor clearance kick from Rene Ranger gives Waikato a good attaking opportunity. Ball is quickly moved wide before Joe Webber corsses for his sides second try.

Ben Seymour gets Northland off the mark with a penalty. Good response from the side in blue as it had been all Waikato previously.

A well chased kick from Waikato leads to a turnover. From there simple hands sets blindside Grice over for the first try of the game. Renata has no problems converting.