Otago's Michael Witt kicks a penalty against Auckland. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Otago number 14 Karne Hesketh scores a try against Auckland. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Auckland number 12 Benson Stanley crosses the line to score a try, chased by Otago number 4 Hayden Triggs. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Otago dejected after the loss to Auckland during the NPC Rugby match at Carisbrook on Sunday. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Ryan Shortland of Otago gets away from Auckland's Onosa'i Auva'a to score a try during the NPC Rugby match at Carisbrook on Sunday. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Auckland's Daniel Faleafa takes the lineout ball during the NPC Rugby match against Otago at Carisbrook on Sunday. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Auckland number 11 Dave Thomas : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland

Auckland celebrate their win over Otago during the NPC Rugby match at Carisbrook on Sunday. : NPC Rugby: Otago v Auckland