Members of the Waikato NPC team including Anton Lienert-Brown (centre) in Queens Gardens this afternoon. Former All Black Aaron Cruden is at left. Photo: Gregor Richardson

All Black Anton Lienert-Brown (centre) was among members of the Waikato NPC rugby team who took advantage of a balmy Dunedin day to toss a ball around in Queens Gardens.

Waikato are in Dunedin for tonight's NPC quarter final against Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Ranfurly Shield holders Otago have named their strongest possible lineup for the clash.