Counties win a penalty and kick to the corner. From the lineout, they get a strong driving maul over

Nu'u takes contact close to the line, before flicking it out to Te Tamaki to go over

After a good kick chase, Southland force Counties to clear to their 5m. From the lineout, Southland get a great driving maul going to score

Southland have been the better side in the first half. They deserve their lead. Counties haven't made use of the ball. Southland have defended well and they will need to defend even better if they are going to break that 27 game run. They will be under pressure, can they handle it?