Northland halfback Sam Nock not only put in a gallant performance but scored a crucial try in his side's semi final win over Otago in Dunedin tonight.
Photo / Otago Daily Times
It's hallelujah for Northland rugby fans as their team defied all odds to reach the final of the Mitre 10 Championship after beating Otago tonight.
A strong defensive effort, coupled with smart attacking moves, gave the visitors a deserved 32-19 victory at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
It was sweet
revenge for the Taniwha after the host's came away with a big win over Northland just a few weeks ago.
Northland ramped up the pressure in the final quarter and came away with tries to skipper Jordan Olsen and halfback Sam Nock who limped off the field injured after he dotted down for the last try of the pulsating match.
The game lived up to its hype as both sides produced flashes of brilliance for large parts of the match but it was Northland that raced to a commanding 10-0 lead inside the first quarter.
