Delany clears

West gets the BAttle of the Bays underway and Foketi takes it in

Magpies will get us started

We are moments away from kick off

We will first have a moments silence in respect of the great All Black Sir Collin Meads

Keepa Mewett leads out BoP as we await kick off

Ash Dixon leads the Magpies out

The teams getting ready to take to the field

Perfect conditions for rugby with some cloud in the sky but no chance of rain as the sun sets over Rotorua Stadium

This Championship clash is known as the Battle of the Bays and they are playing for their own trophy