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It's been a horrible start to the season for Counties Manukau, losing all of their first four. They were thumped 3-48 at home by Tasman last weekend too, continuing on from defeats to Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, and Waikato. The Steelers sit down in 13th on the ladder as a result, with just two points to their tally, and their play-off chances already look slim based on their tough start. They don’t have a good recent record against North Harbour either, losing seven of their last eight to their Northern rivals, and they are going to have to show a big turnaround to pick up a positive result today.

Suafoa charges back into contact 30m out from the try-line following the drop-out. Edmed and Stevenson make carries, before Fiebig drops it forward, and Nanai-Seturo clears long downfield, finding touch 30m from the try-line. 

Klein's throw to the line-out is intercepted by Thompson, and Counties turn the ball onto their side. They set up with possession 40m out from the try-line and build a few phases. Thompson spills it forward moments later though, and the slippery conditions are effecting both sides early. 

THE STEELERS HAVE SNATCHED IT BACK! Alatimu finds touch 30m out from the line following the penalty, and the throw from West-Stephens is good. It comes wide out to the right for Popoali'i, who fends off a tackler, before offloading it away for Toleafoa to score next to the corner flag. That may be the winner for Counties with two minutes to play. 

Nanai-Seturo clears long downfield from the restart, and Edmed is forced back towards his 22. The Australian looks up and goes to the boot, but can onlt find touch 40m from his own line. Good net gain for the hosts and they get the line-out in attacking position 40m out. 

Edmed pulls the deficit back to five points with a good conversion from wide on the right. 

Alatimu fails to add the extra two points with a tough conversion kick from out wide on the right. 

Tough conversion for Edmed wide on the left, and he pulls his effort away from the sticks. 

Nginingini feeds the scrum, before Suafoa takes it off the back. He loses the ball forward in the first collision though, and Counties are handed possession straight back. Another scrum coming for the Steelers on halfway. 

Counties spread the ball to the left for Ofa off the back of the scrum, before Motuga makes a carry through the middle. Popoali'i gets them up to halfway, but Lindenmuth loses the ball forward off the next carry. Harbour try to counter, but they spill it forward too, and Hohepa drops a kick in-behind. Maka is back to recover possession, and he finds touch up near halfway. Counties take it quickly, and reply with a nudge downfield of their own. 

An error-strewn and frustrating aternoon for North Harbour in response. They would have backed themselves to pick up a second consecutive win coming into this one today, but they never really looked at the races. The slippery conditions led to a number of handling errors, and they failed to build consistent pressure with structured attacking possessioon. Instead, the majority of their tries came on the counter-attack from broken play, with Stevenson, Maka, and Leo all impressing. The pack wasn't beaten up front, but a lack of discipline and backline errors meant the work of Suafoa and Melvin largely went unnoticed. Hall also struggled with his distribution, and this was overall a very patchy effort from North Harbour. It's back to square one after defeat today. 

The Steelers get a big shove, and the referee awards a penalty in their favour from the scrum. Hohepa finds touch 35m from the try-line. 

Hall feeds the ball into the scrum just over halfway, before sending it wide for Leo out on the right. The centre makes a strong charge, getting Harbour 35m out, before Brash gets in at the breakdown to force the knock on from Hall and win a scrum for Counties. More brilliant Steelers defence. 

The ball comes off the top of the line-out for Brash in midfield, but the latter spills it forward in a heavy collision. Counties let their opponents off the hook and Harbour will feed a scrum 5m their line. 

Hohepa adds the extras from right in front. 

Klein's throw is accurate this time, but Thompson does well to get himself involved again with a turnover at the following breakdown. Counties spread it wide across to the right for Makiri, who's pass for Nanai-Seturo deflects away over the sideline off a Harbour hand. 

Thompson collects the line-out throw, and Counties look to spread it wide off the back. It comes out for Gray on the left, but he knocks it forward into touch, and Harbour get a line-out 35m from the try-line. 

Togiatama overthrows from the line-out, and Harbour scoop it up at the back. Melvin makes a strong carry outside his 22, before Edmed pumps it long downfield off the boot. Nanai-Seturo is back to collect, and the fullback dribbles the ball into touch 45m from his own line. 

Counties Manukau have pulled off the upset over North Harbour to record their first victory of the season. Make sure you switch over for more Bunnings NPC action on Tribe this afternoon, with old rivals Waikato and Auckland just about set to face off in Hamilton. It's been a pleasure bringing you all the action from this one at North Harbour Stadium. For now, Harrison Ryburn signing out. 

Counties continue to build the phases just inside the opposition half, but Harbour slowly push them back. Eventually Thompson spills it forward in the tackle of Paea, and the hosts will feed a scrum on halfway. 

Ofa spills the ball forward in midfield off the back of the line-out, and Harbour get a scrum feed 45m from their own line. Both props on the right side go down though, and the referee calls for a reset. 

Not accurate from Alatimu this time, and he pulls his penalty attempt wide of the left post. 

THE COMEBACK IS ON! Gordon's throw to the front is good, and Harbour set the drive. They make a few meters, before Hall takes it off the back and spreads it wide. Banks is left unmarked out on the right, and the winger steps inside of his defender to cross the try-line for a fourth Harbour try. 

The throw from Klein is accurate, and Paea makes a strong charge up the middle of the park. Harbour advance up inside the 22, and Christie follows up with a carry. It comes wide for Maka on the left, who get's within inches of the try-line, only to spill the ball forward in contact. Counties will take a scrum 5m from their own line. 

CHRISTIE POUNCES! Huge error from West-Stephens with the line-out throw 5m from his own line, and it's overthrown over the top. Christie picks up the loose ball, before bouncing off a couple of defenders to muscle over the try-line. That levels it up for Harbour, and the Steelers have fallen apart. 

Edmed splits the posts with the conversion, and Harbour halve the deficit. 

Stevenson collects, before finding touch with a great raking kick just outside the 22. Alatimu is back on for Hohepa with moments to play. 

The ball comes wide for Papali'i on the right off the back of the line-out, and Counties build a few phases inside their own half with Ngatai-Tafau and Church. Eventually they win the penalty for offside against their opponents, and Hohepa finds touch just inside the attacking half. 

Again Thompson gets up to pinch the line-out throw from Klein, and Counties turn possession on their side. They look to run it out from deep, but Makiri loses control of it out on the right. It came off a Harbour hand though, so Counties will pack a scrum 45m from their own line. 

The referee awards a penalty in favour of Counties off the restart, with Harbour obstructing the visitors ability to compete. Alatimu will take a shot at goal from 35m out and wide to the right. 

Alatimu finds touch from the penalty on halfway, and the following line-out throw is good from Togiatama. Counties push forward on the attack, but they spill it forward in contact in midfield, and Harbour will feed a scrum. 

Hall flings the ball wide for Leo out on the right off the back of the scrum, but the centre spills it forward and Counties will get a scrum of their own. More handling errors. 

Van Staden runs the ball back into contact on halfway following the drop-out from Harbour. They fail to make any meters though, and a couple of loose passes force them back inside their own half. Hohepa has no option but to go to the boot, and his kick downfield is collected by Edmed. 

Counties collect the restart inside their own 22, but Stevenson does brilliantly to come through and win the turnover penalty! Harbour will get the chance to win it, and they find touch 5m out. 

Alatimu makes it a ten point margin with the conversion from wide on the left. 

Taumateine feeds the scrum, but there's some instability up front and the referee calls for a reset. 

THE CROSS-FIELD KICK WORKS! Harbour pinch possession from the line-out, and Stevenson splits the defensive line out wide on the right. He links up with Leo in support, before Edmed goes to the boot, and picks out Maka on the left with a perfectly- executed cross-field kick. It's another stunning breakout try, and Harbour keep themselves alive in the contest. 

The line-out is taken by Brash at the front, and it comes back for Togiatama to charge up towards the 22. Counties spread it wide across to the left, but the ball goes to ground, and Stevenson is present to intercept and kick away downfield off the boot. Line-out for Counties 40m from their line. 

It's been a horrible morning across Auckland, with thunderstorms and rain bucketing down across the region. It looks to have cleared just in time for this one, but expect it to be a little bit slippery out there. Both sides are just making their way out onto the pitch. Stick around!

Hello and welcome to Tribe’s live commentary of this Bunnings NPC clash between North Harbour and Counties Manukau. Two provinces from the greater Auckland region go head-to-head this afternoon, with Harbour fresh off their first victory of the season last weekend, and the Steelers still winless. I’m Harrison Ryburn and I’ll bring you all the action from North Harbour Stadium in Albany. 

Alatimu adds the conversion from just to the left of the sticks. 

Harbour opt for the short restart, and do well to take it down 35m out from the line. Hall leaves it behind at the back of the ruck though, and the halfback loses it forward. Yet another handling error from the hosts and Counties are let off the hook again. 

Harbour get a strong shove on at the scrum, and Hall darts away down the blindside. He links up with Suafoa on his inside, who drops a kick in-behind into the 22. Makiri is present to collect though, before putting the ball to boot and clearing to touch just over halfway. 

Hohepa is back to collect the kick, before Taumateini sends another box kick long downfield. Stevenson gets up to collect, but Makiri and Ngatai-Tafau both get over the ball to win the breakdown penalty for Counties. Alatimu will take another shot at goal from 40m out. 

Suafoa carries into contact 40m out from the line following the drop-out. They build a couple of quick phases, before Ruzich powers into the 22 and fends off four tacklers. Counties show great desperation to hold him up over the line, and Hohepa will launch another drop-out downfield. 

A kicking battle ensues, before Toleafoa finds touch 40m from his own line. Melvin takes the throw and Harbour set the drive, making a few meters, before getting within 35m with a carry from Banks. Counties get in at the breakdown to disrupt again though, and win a turneover penalty. 

Hall feeds the scrum, and Suafoa takes it off the back. Leo follows up with a carry, before it comes wide for Banks to get them over halfway. They continue to build phases and fling it wide across to the opposite edge for Leo. He plays a kick in-behind, and does well to recollect just outside the 22. Paea spills it forward moments later though, and Counties will feed a scrum of their own 30m from their line. 