
What a set piece play from the hosts! They maul from the lineout and push extremely well over the Otago line. A great start for them with Lamborn being the man to dot it down!

Southland maul once again from the lineout

The penalty try is not awarded and it's simply a penalty against Nel. Eade kicks for the corner once again

TMO decision to look at Nel's side entry and whether it was indeed him. We could have a penalty try on our hands

Southland maul from their lineout and get very close to the line before the ref blows his whistle for a side entry

Mackintosh is holding onto the ball at the breakdown and Southland get the penalty, Eade kicking for the corner

Crowley breaks the line and gets into the Otago 22 before they tackle him and turn the ball over

Southland turn the ball over after Otago get it to their ten metre line

Eade gets us underway and Otago gather well in their 22

Welcome to round 9 of the Mitre 10 Cup! This time it's struggling Southland who take on a strong Otago! Southland have been struggling to pick up momentum throughout the season, having won only two of their matches. Otago on the other hand have done well, having won 5 of their games, taking them to the top of the Championship table. Will Otago take the win thanks to their form, or will Southland turn things around and cause an upset as we've seen teams do a few times this season?
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