Southern fullback Bryce Hosie (playing his 50th game) starts an attacking run down the blind side during the second half of his sides clash with Pirates at Hancock Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Dunedin lock Richard Thompson carries the ball. Photo by Gregor Richardson. : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Pirates lock Motu Huch prepares to collide with the Southern defenders Joe Weatherall (No 2) and Tei Waldren (No 12) in the match at Hancock Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Pirates winger Will Scorgie finds a gap in the Southern defense as his side attack into the Southern half, during the match between Pirates and Southern at Hancock Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Pirates No 8 Josh Clarke runs down the wing to score while Southern prop Joe Weatherall (No 2) looks on, during the match between Pirates and Southern at Hancock Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Southern first five Ben Patston runs around Pirates second five Will Young in an attacking movement by Southern at Bathgate Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Southern prop Warren Moffatt (playing his 200th game) makes a strong run in the second half his sides clash with Pirates. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results

Southern No 8 Mika Mafi drives over the top of Pirates flanker Jeff Evans Turner during the match between Pirates and Southern at Hancock Park. Photo from Caswell Images : Rugby: Dunedin Premier Results