Early Otago penalty. Parker to go for poles.

Brighouse, the 21 year old prop gets on early due to what appears to be an ankle injury to Sasagi.

Play is held up as Sasagi receives medical attention.

Canterbury showing a lot of physicality in the opening minutes, also showing great patience until the ball is knocked on.

Canterbury to kick off.

Hello rugby fans. Otago vs Canterbury at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Nobody has yet to stop Canterbury this season, can Otago be the first? Otago play their third match in eleven days, hence the many changes in their line up. This promises to be a tough encounter for Otago, we'll have to see if they are able to handle the task in front of them.