The teams are out on the field, kick off is just moments away

Hawke’s Bay host Counties Manukau in week 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup.
Hawke’s Bay is yet to win so far with losses to Wellington 36-26 and Taranaki 55-28 to lie bottom in the Premiership standings. They will be desperate to register their first victory of the campaign.
Counties went down to North Harbour in week 1 20-17 but bounced back to defeat Bay of Plenty 39-34 in week 2. They currently occupy fourth position in the Premiership table. Head to head it stands at 29 wins for Hawke's Bay, 22 for Counties and one draw