Mitre 10 Cup: Wellington v Otago
Sunday 01 October 2017
Review
A 75th minute penalty goal to Wellington first five-eighths Jackson Garden-Bachop kept points table advantage intact with a 27-24 win over Otago at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. The win ensured Wellington will be top qualifier in the Championship 16 points ahead of Otago and Manawatu on 21 points with Northland fourth on 20.
Scorers: Wellington 27 (Alex Fidow, Ben Lam 2, Julian Savea tries; Jackson Garden-Bachop 2 con, pen) Otago 24 (Jonathan Ruru, Vilimoni Koroi tries; Fletcher Smith con, 4 pen). HT: 10-11
Curtain Raiser result: Wairarapa Bush 12-38 Horowhenua-Kapiti.
Event Information
A major highlight on the Wellington Lions calendar is the charity game.
This year the team will be raising funds for Wellington Children's Hospital and will run out in an especially designed playing jersey.
Kick-off is at a family friendly time, perfect for a day out with the family enjoying afternoon rugby. Wairarapa Bush takes on Horowhenua-Kapiti in the curtain raiser at 12.10pm.
CHARITY JERSEY
Wellington Rugby unveiled the Lions 2017 Charity Jersey which their players will wear during this Wellington Children's Hospital Charity Game against Otago. The 23 playing jerseys, along with a special one-off coin made by The Village Goldsmiths, will be auctioned on Trade Me after the match with all funds going to the Wellington Children's Hospital. <link https: goo.gl external-link-new-window external link in new>Full details here >>
MATCH DAY TIMINGS
10.00am - Ticket Box Office opens
11.00am - Public car park opens
12.00pm - Gates open
12.05pm - Curtain Raiser match: Wairarapa Bush v Horowhenua-Kapiti
2.35pm - Kick off Wellington v Otago
4.10pm - Estimated end of match
The Stadium car park is open for this event at a cost of $15 (please note there is a fee for paying by credit card or eftpos of .60c).
