Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.

They beat Harbour 45-33.

But they were up 40-0, made a series of changes and forgot how to tackle.

Action from today's premier club rugby match between Southern and Zingari at Bathgate Park. Photos: Gerard O'Brien

That final quarter will make for a hard watch.

But the game was effectively already won.

Action from today's premier club rugby match between Southern and Zingari at Bathgate Park. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Their loose forward trio of Gregor Rutledge, Slade McDowall and Lucas Casey dominated the breakdown and prop Philip Taua-Ah Soon had a monster game, while Ben Miller was all class at first five and Mefi Tupou made some strong carries in the midfield.

Taieri posted a 57-36 win against University at the University Oval to strengthen their hold on pole position.

Southern dispatched Zingari-Richmond 45-24 at Bathgate Park, and Green Island edged Dunedin 24-22 at Kettle Park.


Fulltime scores

Dunedin 22-24 Green Island

Southern 45-25 Zingari

University 36-57 Taieri

Harbour 33-45 Kaikorai