The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Otago at 1.47 — an implied 63% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Otago: closed 1.47 (63%)
• Tasman: opened 2.85, closed 2.75 (34%)
• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 27.00 (3%)

Half-time: Otago 28 - 19 Tasman.

Tasman — recent form

• 2026-09-05Tasman 42-28 Wellington
• 2026-08-30Northland 20-10 Tasman
• 2026-08-16Counties Manukau 35-50 Tasman

Otago — recent form

• 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