Otago waste no time in getting points on the board. They get the ball to the try line but concede a penalty before getting the ball back and redeeming themselves. They send the ball beautifully through the hands and right on to Nareki who spots a gap to take his team five points ahead!

And we're off with Southland kicking off from left to right

Both teams are on the field awaiting kickoff

Teams are making their way to the field

Welcome to the second week of the Mitre 10 Cup where Otago will be taking on Southland at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Southland have been struggling in the Mitre 10 Cup recently spanning from last season and will be looking to turn their luck around in today's match. Otago have been doing well though as they reached the Final of the Mitre 10 Cup last season and will be hoping to set a good pace for this season. Otago are the favourites going into this fixture but will Southland cause an upset?

My name is Wade Solomon and I will be keeping you updated for Ultimate Rugby!