But North Otago coach Jason Forrest is not waving the white flag. They may not have all their All Blacks and Super players, but they are still going to be strong," Forrest said. The side put up a spirited effort against then shield holder Otago last year in Oamaru, eventually going down 49-14. The side will use loan players for this fixture but will revert to local club players only for the Hanan Shield fixtures. North Otago: Josh Phipps, Sione Kavatoe, Lemi Masoe, Sam Tatupu, Mathew Vocea, Mike Williams, Robbie Smith, Junior Fakatoufifita, Marcus Balchin, Cameron Rowland, Josh Clark, Charles Elton, Kelepi Funaki, Sam Sturgess (captain), Ralph Darling.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 27, 2020 16:30 UTC