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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8
Big mistake from Otago
Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Otago drive to the line but its turned over at the line and Hawkes Bay have a 5m scrum

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

McClutchie is sent to the bin for a deliberate knock down

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8
Big step from Nareki
Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Otago look to have hit back immediately but seem Webber knocked on after Hawkes Bay. Otago scrum 5m

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8
Dixon so close!
Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Dixon looks to score in the corner, but loses the ball in the process. All Hawkes Bay so far

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Hawkes Bay get us underway

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Hawkes Bay host Otago in the opening fixture in round 3 of the Mitre 1 Cup. Hawkes Bay are yet to taste defeat, having earning a draw last week. Otago picked up their first win of the tournament last week and go into this encounter feeling positive. Otago won the last encounter between these two side by a single point last season and will be hoping to secure another win. However, Otago have only won twice from the last 9 matches