Lucas Casey.
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Otago have locked the Ranfurly Shield away for the summer but are looking to go even better this season with a charge towards an NPC title, Standing in their way are a very hot and cold Waikato, who are bolstered by the return of a few All Blacks. Kick-off is at 7:10pm NZT.
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