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Manawatu penalty in range. Black lines it up.
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North Harbour get the ball out to safety, after some high pressure defense from Manawatu.
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Manawatu lose it forward after a threatening attack.
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Big touch finder by Manawatu, but it was carried back. North Harbour line out in an attacking position. Ahki breaks the line and gets over.
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Positive start for North Harbour, winning their own kick off.
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It has been a good first half of rugby. Both teams have had patches of threatening play. Manawatu end that half after a large spell of exciting attacking play. The North Harbour defense held out strong in the first half, but did appear to struggle a bit late in the half.
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Siren has gone, and Manawatu keep going for the tryline.
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Great counter ruck by Manawatu, they then break quickly but lose it forward after a great display of running rugby.
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One minute to go, and Manawatu find themselves back in their 22m.
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A lapse in concentration ends a long spell of possession for Manawatu. North Harbour scrum.