Waikato claim the kick off and clear well

A solid maul from Waikato and the ball goes wide and Campbell can walk it in

They form the maul

Waikato lineout just outside the Auckland 22

Auckland win the lineout and Faiane clears

The ball goes wide Auckland tackle Waikato out

Debutant Lansdown gets the game started. Aso knocks it on in his 22 and Waikato attack

Teams are set and Waikato will kick off

The players make their way onto the field and almost ready for kickoff

Auckland hasn't lost on home turf on a Wednesday in the Mitre 10 Cup since 2011 (won four since).