Tasman attack the blind side of a ruck 70 odd metres out. The ball goes back and forth between players and it ends up back with Christie who scores under the poles.

An impressive drive leads to a penalty. It's all square on the scoreboard.

Proctor with a solid run. Penalty to Wellington, the pressure pays off. Hands in the ruck. Should be an easy three points.

Wellington are playing at an incredible pace early on. Lam running some great lines. They are all the way back up to the Tasman 22m line.

Penalty to Tasman, Lam doesn't roll away at the ruck. Tasman spread it wide from within their 22m area but lose the ball near halfway.

The match is underway. Tasman receive the kick and clear up field. Wellington are on the counter, up to the 22m line.

The teams have made their way onto the park.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Wellington vs Tasman Mako. Both sides come into the match with good form having won their previous three matches. Tasman have the opportunity to go top of the table should they edge out Wellington today.

Biggest Wellington score: 39 in Wellington 10.09.2006 (ANZC)
Biggest Tasman score: 42 in Wellington 21.09.2014 (ITMC)

Played: 8, 2006-2017 | Wellington wins: 5 | Tasman wins: 3