It took until the final round - but Southland have a win in the 2023 season of rugby's NPC
It took until the final round - but Southland have a win in the 2023 season of rugby's NPC
1 October 2023
The Stags have saved their best for last - powering to a 37-12 away victory against Manawatu in Palmerston North.
The win - though - couldn't prevent Southland from claiming the wooden spoon - three points behind Manawatu.
Earlier - Bay of Plenty clinched a home quarterfinal with 41-12 thumping of Tasman in Tauranga - while Otago were 38-22 victors over fellow non-playoff contenders Counties Manukau 38-22 in Dunedin.
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