Taieri supporters on the terrace and in the main stand erupted into a spontaneous burst of prolonged cheering when the final whistle blew at Carisbrook on Saturday.
The final of the Highlanders First XV competition will be held in Dunedin for the first time on Saturday and the coaches are keen to play the game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Ben Nowell knew he would restore his goal-kicking reputation if given a chance in the final.
Taieri's only banner win was in 1955. Harbour has never won it. The fortunes of one of the clubs will change today.
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Centre Keanau Kahurkua scored the only try and played a key role Southland Boys' 11-0 semi-final win over Gore at Invercargill today.
Taieri will have the backing of the old-timers when it attempts to beat Harbour at Carisbrook today to win the club's second premier banner.
Vic Cavanagh was the most influential person in the history of Otago rugby. When the overseas rugby elite visited Dunedin they all wanted to talk to "Vic".
Carisbrook has been a second home for Mike Reggett.
South African-born prop Pieter van der Merwe is expected to get his first game off the bench in Otago's final representative match at Carisbrook tomorrow.
Veteran goaltender John Grahame was the hero of the United States ice hockey team that beat Canada 7-6 in a gripping game in Dunedin last night.
Carisbrook was Otago rugby legend Charlie Saxton's second home. He loved the ground.
Midfield back Aleki Morris was in dynamic form and played a key role in Otago Boys' High School's comprehensive 29-8 win over Waitaki Boys' High School at Littlebourne in Dunedin yesterday.
Derek Armstrong's leadership has been a key factor in Canada's impressive start in the Invitational ice hockey series against the United States.
Taieri continued its remarkable journey when it beat Pirates 28-11 on Saturday to reach the Dunedin premier final.
Wanaka schoolteacher Simon Nyhof just needs to win two more games to qualify for the World Indoor Singles that has the biggest purse in bowls.
Kavanagh College consolidated its spot in the middle four when it beat Dunstan High School 21-10 in the final round-robin game of the Highlanders First XV competition on Saturday.
The South Otago forwards relished the muddy conditions when they beat Verdon College 29-10 at Invercargill today.
Harbour made the final of the Speight's championships with an upset 19-18 win over Southern in the Dunedin premier championship semi-finals at Carisbrook today.
All Black prospect Ben Smith could play for Otago in the warm-up game against Southland in Invercargill tonight.
