Another Northland penalty from the scrum. Another scrum called

4th penalty in a row for Northland. This one is inside the 22. Scrum called

Another penalty to Northland. Some momentum now.

Penalty on half way to Northland.

Auckland continue where they left off in the first half. Lam scores an easy try after creating an overlap on the 5m. Simple hands sends Lam over

Leuila starts the 2nd half

Auckland put in a dominant 1st half as the defending champions cruise at halftime 21-3. Northland started brightly but crucial mistakes halted their momentum and gave Auckland the possession to score points. Northland have had very few opportunities but could not make those count. They will need something special to get back into this one

Penalty to Auckland. Shot called to finish the half and slow things down