Kick off seconds away as both teams ready to go.

Southland now making their way out onto the field

Wellington make their way onto the field lead out by their skipper Taufale

Despite playing a game less than 2nd placed Northland, Wellington are sitting a top the Mitre 10 Championship standings on 37 points. The home side are not looking as good as they are bottom of the log after 8 games with only 1 point to show for their efforts. Southland will have their work cut out for them as they take on this Wellington side who are in excellent form.