And thats it from Forsyth Barr stadium, Southland closing out this thrilling encounter between these two arch rivals. Deserving winners were the Stags, who looked capable of scoring from anywhere on the pitch. The home side, although leading for large parts of the game, never really looked in control and allways looked vulnerable in defence where they fell off too many rudimentry tackles. Southland therefore stay in touch with Tasman at the top of the table, while Otago will be left to salvage what they can from the seasons remaining fixtures. thanks for following the action with us on Ultimate Rugby, see you next time.

TRY SOUTHLAND! That could be the one that clinches it for the visitors. Dreadful tackling from Otago it must be said, as Adams evades two tackles to dot down. Eade converts, can Otago muster anything in response?

TRY SOUTHLAND! This one is going right down to the wire, Eade getting on the outside and showing great pace to score a decisive try. He cant convert his own score, and so we enter the final 10 minutes with just one point between the sides.

TRY OTAGO! The referee awards it! After good work from the forwards, Ioane in particular, the ball goes wide to Popoaili who dots down in the corner.

Iaone has a crack at the line. He goes close before Popoaili has a go. Is he over?

Otago have come back strongly, just five metres out from the Stags line.

TRY SOUTHLAND! And its awarded! After what seemed like an age of pressure the stags finally go over, Dixon crashing over for the score. Eade cant convert however, so Otago remain infront by one.

Looks like Southland have gone over here, TMO having a look.

Southland really forcing the issue here, turning down kicks at goal for scrums and lineouts. Otago clinging on, defending well though it must be said. Surely too many penalties for the refs liking though...

TRY OTAGO! Great response to falling behind from the home side. Spreading the ball wide the ball reaches Moffat, who goes through a very soft tackle to score his sides third. Parker again converts.