Nabura involved again as he makes his way upfield, but the pass is then called forward

Great lineout move. Half the lineout drops back, but the ball is thrown to the front where the left winger Nabura shifts it back inside to Hyatt who runs into the gap created and scores. Great try!

Referee brings it back for a penalty, kick is on the 5m. Counties lineout

Vaega breaks through and is up to the 10m

Counties knock on the kick off and Bay have a scrum. Counties put in a big scrum and win the penalty

Falcon kicks off

Well it wasn't a pretty half of rugby. In fact it was a little slow and flat. Both teams feeling each other out and not taking too many risks. Hawkes Bay should a few glimpses of class, using their maul to put pressure on Counties at lineout time. Counties are looking to good when running the ball, but Bay have been up for the challenge defensively. Lets hope for a more entertaining second 40

22m is kicked deep by Fosita. Falcon dots in goal and that's half time

From the maul, Kaifa dots down after another good driving maul

Lineout is won and they get a maul going. Penalty Bay