Second half back under way here. Simon Hickey kicks off.

Half Time here between Taranaki and Auckland. The away side are on top but are also lucky to have not conceded 2 more tries with Taranaki's final pass on both occasion being forward. Score at half time is 10-21, second half coming up.

Another try for Auckland. Great back play from Hickey who feeds #13 who passes to Vince Aso who scores he's first try in ITM Cup. Simon Hickey converts.

Try for Auckland. Taranaki concede a penalty inside their 22 for being offside. Lolagi Visinia take a quick tap and go and powers over. Lolagi Visinia converts.

Almost another by Taranaki but the pass to Jackson Ormond was was forward. Good break from Kane Barrett as Taranaki break from their own 22.

TRY. Taranaki win the line out. Ball goes trough the fazes and Smylie plays in big James Broadhurst for the home sides opening try. Daniel Brooks converts.

Lazy running from Auckland give the home side another penalty. They kick for touch. Line out on Auckland 22.

Taranaki have lost 4 lines outs in a row after 14 minutes. They have another here inside their own 22. cleared by Smylie.

Daniel Brooks kicks Taranaki's first points of the game.

Penalty for the home side as Auckland go off their feet.