The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hawke's Bay at 1.42 — an implied 65% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Otago: opened 3.80, closed 2.90 (32%)
• Draw: opened 24.00, closed 30.00 (3%)
• Hawke's Bay: opened 1.29, closed 1.42 (65%)

Half-time: Hawke's Bay 14 - 24 Otago.

Otago — recent form

• 2026-08-29Otago 43-38 Waikato
• 2026-08-23Otago 61-22 Wellington
• 2026-08-15Manawatu 27-29 Otago

Hawke's Bay — recent form

• 2026-08-21Hawke's Bay 59-17 Manawatu
• 2026-08-15Auckland 31-41 Hawke's Bay