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Its all over from Forsyth Barr stadium, as Otago cling on to their 3 point lead and secure a thrilling victory. Huge credit must go to both sides, as each played a huge roll in one of the most exciting games I have seen in recent times. Thanks for following the action with us here on Ultimate Rugby, see you next time.
Parker atones for his earlier miss by nailing a penalty to give his side a slim lead with just 3 minutes to go.
Parker has the chance to regain the lead for his side, but incredibly misses the first kick by either ten all night. Scores remain level with just over five minutes to go.
Anderson-Heather, just on the pitch as a substitute, is pinged for not rolling away, and Ripia levels the scores from the resulting penalty.
Otago take the lead for the first time in this game as Parker slots another penalty. Momentum all with the home side now.
A poor clearance from Honey of BOP gives Otago great counter attacking possession. Running the ball back Ioane lines up Ripia and breezes past him to score. Parker with the extras, and its all tied up at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
BOP patiently work the ball up the field, keeping it tight, until Royal hits the line in the 10 channel, runs over Parker, and dots down under the posts. Ripia adds the extras to restore his sides 7 point lead.
10 minutes into the second half, and little to report so far,both sides being quite conservative since coming back out after the break.
Robinson pinged again at the breakdown, this time for not releasing , giving Parker the opportunity to further narrow the lead. He duly obliges, and we have a three point game.