The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Otago at 1.42 — an implied 65% chance. North Harbour upset it.

• North Harbour: opened 2.25, closed 2.95 (31%)
• Otago: opened 1.70, closed 1.42 (65%)
• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 27.00 (3%)

Half-time: North Harbour 10 - 14 Otago.

Otago — recent form

• 2026-09-11Otago 50-33 Tasman
• 2026-09-04Hawke's Bay 35-24 Otago
• 2026-08-29Otago 43-38 Waikato
• 2026-08-23Otago 61-22 Wellington
• 2026-08-15Manawatu 27-29 Otago

North Harbour — recent form

• 2026-09-06North Harbour 57-42 Northland