

North Harbour win a penalty after the kick off.

Smith plays in Tupaea with a short ball into a gap. He takes it past the Harbour 10m before finding McKenzie, who just steps inside and accelerates under the posts

Waikato get their hands on the ball from the maul on halfway and win the scrum

North Harbour win a penalty for holding on

Waikato take it to the 5m but North Harbour turnover and kick up to halfway

McKenzie collects a low kick from Stevenson and runs it back before finding Tupaea on the wing. He kicks ahead and Gatland is forced to hack it into touch

Smith kicks off the second half

Waikato take a good lead into half time after they dominated 35 minutes of the half. Using the wind to their advantage, Waikato had most of the possession and territory, despite a slow start. They allowed North Harbour in twice and will be disappointed with that fact

North Harbour go to the maul again. Tolai breaks through the middle but is brought down just short. Pierce is there to crash over with a pick and drive

North Harbour win a penalty for not rolling away