Bryce Lawrence officiated the match in front of 28,000 people at Waikato Stadium.
Their home ground is Waikato Stadium.
His first match was a week later versus the Chiefs, where he scored the match-winning try at Waikato Stadium.
Waikato Stadium is a multi-purpose facility, though used mainly for rugby union.
Waikato Stadium also caters for private functions and events within its many different facilities.
Since 2002, Waikato Stadium has been host to a variety of events ranging from sporting events to cultural events.
Rugby returned to the newly built Waikato Stadium for the following year.
The senior representative team plays its home fixtures at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
The circuit also goes alongside the Seddon Park and the Waikato Stadium.
The suburb is home to Waikato Stadium, formerly Rugby Park.