Taieri Second Five Michael Collins fends off University A prop Barnaby Weir on his way to score the first of his two tries against University A. Taieri won 37 – 33. Photos from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

The bounce of the ball eludes University A fullback Matt Faddes (with head band) as Taieri players Shannon Young and Hayden Parker arrive in cover. Taieri won 37 – 33. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

Taieri Prop Aki Seiuli drives into the tackle of the University A centre at Peter Johnson Park. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

University A flanker Jack Wolfrey prepares for a crash landing as he is tackled by Taieri winger (No 14) Dwyane Burrows at Peter Johnson Park. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

University A winger Gavin Stark attempts to step past Taieri players Charlie O’Connell, Aki Seiuli and Brad Thorn. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

University A Halfback Nick Annear dives to clear the ball in the tackle of Taieri halfback Kurt Hammer. Taieri No 8 Willis Scott looks on from the back of the scrum. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller

University A No 8 Sione Teu drives through the tackle of Taieri No 8 Willis Scott in the clash out at Peter Johnson Park. : Rugby: Dunedin edge Southern in Kettle Park thriller