That was the dilemma facing Arrowtown rugby captain Blair Foster in the dying moments of its clash with Cromwell Goats at Jack Reid Park on Saturday. Settle for a 17-17 draw or risk everything in search of a match-winning try? It was Cromwell’s distinguished midfielder Hayden Todd, who last season represented North Otago and the New Zealand Heartland team, who kept the Goats in the game. Meanwhile, top teams Wakatipu and Upper Clutha went on try-scoring sprees at the expense of Matakanui Combined and Cromwell Cavaliers, respectively. Wakatipu ran in nine tries, three to speedy winger Brooke Wilson, while Upper Clutha amassed 13 tries against the Cromwell Cavaliers.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 22, 2022 17:09 UTC