Otago defeat Bay of Plenty in Dunedin, booking national provincial finals placeDIANNE MANSON/GETTY IMAGES Craig Millar of Otago tries to break the tackle of Jesse Parete of Bay of Plenty. Otago are through to the final of the national provincial championship, following a healthy 27-20 win over Bay of Plenty under the Forsyth Barr Stadium roof in Dunedin. Dianne Manson Te Aihe Toma of Bay of Plenty offloads the ball. Otago were the only side to cross for tries in the opening 40 minutes, through Tom Franklin and Naulia Dawai. Otago 27 (Tom Franklin, Naulia Dawai, James Lentjes tries; Fletcher Smith con 3, pen, Scott Eade pen) Bay of Plenty 20 (Lalakai Foketi, Terrence Hepetema tries; Dan Hollinshead con, pen 2).

Source: Stuff October 21, 2016 08:15 UTC