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TRY NORTH HARBOUR: Niuia snatches a late try, beating two men to dot down for a score. Elrick adds the extras to secure a losing bonus point for his side.
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this game has long been over as a contest, and with just over 10 minutes left both sides look content to see out the game in serene fashion.
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Auckland continue to press, driving over the line only to see Parsons do great work on the deck to hold the ball up. Auckland still on the attack.
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With the game coming into the final 15 minutes, unsurprisingly Auckland are in control of the possession sats. Auckland 58% North Harbour 42%
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Auckland finally convert a second half chance, which put the game to bed. Braid darts off the back of a ruck after considerable pressure from the home side. Hickey cant convert however.
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With North Harbour's first foray into Auckland territory this half, they earn a penalty which Elrick slots from a tricky angle to chip away the Auckland lead.
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Auckland all over North Harbour at the moment, but cannot execute the final pass. Too many handling errors from the home side, but North Harbour are showing little going forward.
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Auckland straight back on top after the break, but yet to add to the score line line. Looking increasingly likely they will though.
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TRY NORTH HARBOUR!: After a tough first half North Harbour fans have something to cheer about, as a well executed line-out sees the ball stay at the back of a maul in the hands of Parsons eventually seeing Parsons over the line for a score. Elrick tacks on the extra two.