Graham will start the second half Clean catch by Denton A maul develops Ritchie takes it out the back Strong run from Ritchie But a good hard tackle from King A ruck is formed Spartans have been awarded the penalty Handling in the ruck
Good attacking position for the Spartans AJ Izett calls out the signals Fine jump and catch by Deane A defensive error allows Deane a yard of space A maul is formed The forwards get the ball to Chung – Good work by Denton Chung offloads to Luffman He shrugs off a half-tackle from Clough Touched down by Luffman TRY to the Spartans
AM Farhat will try to add the conversion from 27 metres A good chance to add points He’s kicked 2 out of 3 today Looks good – and is The score is 26-3 after 49 minutes
Graham restarts for the Cheetahs HT Davis takes it cleanly HT Davis looks to find touch He finds a safe touch Cheetahs have the throw
Sweetman will throw in for the Cheetahs Fine jump and catch by Verigotta Cheetahs have the ball A maul develops TURNOVER to the Spartans – Brilliant work from C Laing Luffman takes a high up and under Graham takes the high ball cleanly Good run stopped by Blunder Spartans have been awarded the penalty Handling in the ruck
Farhat will try a 26 metre penalty Should be an easy kick for him He’s kicked 3 from 4 today Sure and straight The score is 26-3 after 52 minutes
Graham restarts for the Cheetahs Clean catch by Farhat A maul develops The Spartans have lost the ball – McDougal has stolen it! Yates has the ball at the back He is tackled well by Eggman A ruck is formed The forwards get the ball to Harding He passes to Masters on the charge Lovely run from Masters Short pass to Kirikiri as Chung comes in for the tackle Powerful run by AX Kirikiri He dives gleefully over the try line TRY for the Cheetahs
Graham will try to add the conversion from 34 metres It is near the touchline Not an easy kick He makes it – brilliant connection The score is 29-10 after 56 minutes
