Mitre 10 Cup RD 10 Highlights: Taranaki v Hawkes Bay
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Taranaki narrowly lose to Hawkes Bay in a highly entertaining match. Taranaki were the better side in the firs half and deserved their lead, but Hawkes Bay stayed composed and mounted a good second half comeback to beat Taranaki. Hawkes Bay put on an impressive defensive display in at the end of the game to keep Taranaki under pressure and close out the game. Both sides go into the semi finals next week, but Hawkes Bay have all the momentum.