Otago has reached the point in their season where they can stop worrying about the semi-finals - although they could still make the top 4, they can only get a maximum of 39 points and that may still not be enough. But they do have 4 home games to come and will be seeing a path to a few wins and mid-table respectability. This has the smell of a dangerous game for the Bay especially if Otago get an early lead and a bit of confidence. Burman in for Moore the only change to the starting XV.

Toby Arnold, Nigel Hunt, Wayne Hughson, Phil Burleigh, Jason Hona, Mike Delany, Junior Poluleuligaga, Colin Bourke (captain) Luke Braid, Zac Hohneck, Culum Retallick, Mark Burman, James McGougan, John Pareanga, Joe Savage.
Reserves: Dean Elmiger, Josh Hohneck, John Moore, Matt Henwood, Ben Smith, Cory Aporo, Zar Lawrence.