Rugby: Otago beaten by Tasman

Shane Christie
Shane Christie
Otago have been beaten 31-25 by Tasman in an ITM Cup pre-season fixture at Trafalgar Park in Nelson tonight.

The visitors led 13-7 at halftime - a converted try to Tony Ensor and a brace of penalties by Peter Breen against a converted try by Tasman's Peter Samu.

In the second half, captain Shane Christie scored a brace of tries for the home side, to go with a five-pointer to Mitchell Scott.

In reply, Otago crossed the line through Matt Faddes and No 8 Mika Mafi before Tasman's Trent Renata scored a late try to seal the victory.

 

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