Auckland attack from deep and send it to Rayasi. He makes some meters before Auckland win a penalty

Penalty goes to Auckland just past half way

Lansdown has his kick partially charged down. The ball falls into Smiths hands, who realised he was onside. He plays Tupaea, who plays Burr before finding Taukeiaho to score in the corner

Waikato win the first penalty of the game

Auckland cross kick for Lam. He collects but is tackled into touch

Auckland kick off

Hello and welcome to Eden Park for Auckland vs Waikato in a Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Semi Final. Auckland will be favorites after an impressive season, where they ended top of the log. Waikato lost their last their last three matches but still earned a place in the semis. Can they beat Auckland at Eden park, where they have not win since 2017