Otago Daily Times:

Now the extended net session that was the one-day series against Zimbabwe is in the rearview mirror, it's almost time for the real competition to start.

Hoani Macdonald never thought he would be seen again in the Highlanders jersey, but it is one chance he intends to take.

Hopes of a top four placing are fading as Otago United prepares to travel north to play Hawkes Bay at Napier's Bluewater Stadium tomorrow.