The need to get its own gym and show its own identity is part of a move by the Otago union to upgrade its base at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The gym idea came about after the disappointing 2014 season, union strength and conditioning coach Karl Bloxham said. How do the guys have a sense of belonging to the union when there is nothing that can show that?" A special rubber matting has been sourced from overseas for the gym, which will be about 180sqm in area. Players do gym work four mornings a week in the off-season.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 04, 2016 17:16 UTC