The lineout is over the top, allowing Cooper to clear

Penalty to Auckland as Northland are in from the side at the maul

Rush forced to clear quickly to his 22m

Northland win another penalty and will have the first shot at goal

Northland win a penalty for holding on outside their 22m

Northland get the scrum as there was an advantage

Ranger with a deft cross kick for Olsen, but its knocked into touch on the 22m

Northland under some pressure as a loose pass, forces them back inside their 22m

Northland win a relieving penalty inside their 22m and kick to touch

Auckland host Northland at Eden Park in a crucial clash in the Mitre 10 Cup. A win for Auckland will secure their playoff sport and could see them secure top sport in the Premiership. Its an important game for Northland as well as a win will keep them in a Championship playoff place They have struggled in recent weeks, with three losses in a row. Auckland have won the last seven matches in a row between the two sides