Test looms to name Takahiwai's rivals

CLASH COMING: Otangarei standoff Dean Schruers will want another big performance when his team takes on Moerewa in the Scott Electrical Premiership preliminary final.

Just 80 minutes separates Moerewa and Otangarei from a chance at club glory.

The two sides come face to face at Toll Stadium to try gain a place in the Scott Electrical Premiership final.

There waiting for them is the rampant Takahiwai, who earned the week off with a strong win over Moerewa last week.

Otangarei come into the game after a 44-20 win over Portland in a game in which the score belied the attacking dominance shown by them.

Moerewa will be licking their wounds but will be a dangerous opponent.

Last time they met, the sides battled it out to a 22-all draw. The game had both sides in precarious positions.

Kickoff is at 2.30, tickets are $5 for adults and a gold coin donation for under-12s.

Hikurangi 15s take on Portland 15s in the curtainraiser which kicks off at 1.15pm.