There had to be a loser and it was the Sharks, who needed any of the four results to go their way. So GI wins the Gallaway and is top qualifier followed by Varsity, Taieri, Kaikorai, Harbour and Southern. After the game, Pete bought him a beer because it was the hardest he had ever been hit and he felt he probably deserved it. GI (12-) is the top qualifier and, on paper, should be too strong for Southern. Varsity (12-) takes on Harbour at home and is playing pretty well so I’m thinking it gets up especially with the backline it is running out.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 15, 2021 14:15 UTC