Counties take a small lead into the break after tries from Kalolo Tuiloma and Tevita Nabura. Lachlan Boshier scored the opening try of the match in the 4th minute. Seta Tamanivalu has looked dangerous in the first half but Counties have defended well to limit Taranaki to just one try so far.

Knock on by Counties and that brings the half to an end

They go on the attack

Mataele takes it but he is driven back and Counties win the ball at the ruck

Fosita chips over the defence

Counties have the scrum

Hoeata sends it wide to Riccitelli but his pass is forward

Taranaki into the 22

Parete carries

Tamanivalu breaks from the lineout