That has been exactly the case following Arrowtown's impressive 30-20 win over Wakatipu last Saturday afternoon in Queenstown.
The visiting side thoroughly deserved to win the cup - and what a spectacle the match was.
The game was great, but the build-up, the anticipation in the air, the banter and the chitchat in the days before just added to the occasion.
It is what makes New Zealand's second oldest rugby trophy such an integral part of the community and, in most people's opinion, the best thing about Central Otago rugby.
Since 1925, the holder of the coveted cup has put maximum effort into retaining it, and Wakatipu did its best, holding off challenger after challenger since May 2012.
But the weight of expectation and the stress that holding the famous piece of silverware puts on a team is immense, and Wakatipu finally cracked.
Arrowtown had not been able to challenge Wakatipu for the cup until this year with the way the draw had unfolded.
Arrowtown will try to retain the cup in a fortnight against Cromwell A and build a dynasty similar to its previous stint as holder back in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
It looks like a team that could do it but there are others lying in wait, including an unbeaten Maniototo side which will get a shot at it on June 17, if Cromwell A is unsuccessful.
Arrowtown plays Matakanui Combined away from home this weekend, while Maniototo travels to Cromwell to play its top side.
Cromwell B will play the early match at Anderson Park against Wakatipu Wanderers, while Wakatipu is at Roxburgh.
Alexandra and Clyde-Earnscleugh meet in a derby match at Molyneux Park, and both Upper Clutha sides are scheduled to meet in Wanaka.
