and we think the Magpies will manage a win but by five to ten points only.
TEAMS:
Otago: 1. Kees Meeuws, 2. Liam Coltman, 3. Halani Aulika, 4. Hoani Matenga, 5. Hayden Triggs, 6. Brad Cameron, 7. Alando Soakai (captain), 8. Adam Thomson, 9. Sean Romans, 10. Glenn Dickson, 11. Ryan Shortland, 12. Andrew Parata, 13. Josh Tatupu, 14. Joe Hill, 15. Ben Smith.
Reserves: 16. Wyatt McKay, 17. Sam Hibbard, 18. Josh Townsend, 19. Charlie O'Connell, 20. Johnny Legg, 21. Hayden Parker, 22. Chris Small.
Hawke’s Bay: 1. Anthony Perenise, 2. Hikawera Elliot, 3. Clint Newland, 4. Bryn Evans, 5. Ross Kennedy, 6. Mike Coman, 7. Trent Boswell-Wakefield, 8. Grant Webb, 9. Chris Eaton, 10. Daniel Kirkpatrick, 11. Zac Guildford, 12. Jason Shoemark (captain), 13. Richard Buckman, 14. Gillies Kaka, 15. Mike Jackman.
Reserves: 16. Eugene Smith, 17. Josh Keys, 18. Leighton Price, 19. Michael Johnson, 20. Kahn Fotuali'i, 21. Ryan McLeodl, 22. Sinoti Sinoti.
REFEREE: James McPhail