Hard-fought shield match likely

• Published date: 19 April 2024
• Publication title: Sports Tab

The round starts in Clinton tonight as the home side take on Owaka for the Bill Mitchell Memorial Shield

Clinton had the bye last weekend so will be rested and ready for action, while Owaka’s poor discipline cost them a win at home against Toko last weekend.

Both sides sit on six points with only a bonus-point win separating them and fifth place.

Owaka hold the Bill Mitchell and these matches are usually passionate and physical encounters.

The match of the round features the unbeaten Crescent side heading to Balclutha to take on bitter rivals Clutha.

Crescent are sitting pretty at the top of the standings and are coming off another strong win, this time at Heriot’s expense.

Clutha took 60 minutes to find their groove before putting Lawrence to the sword last weekend.

Clutha stalwart Kerrod Baldwin is bringing up his 100th appearance in the red and white, which will add to the occasion.

West Taieri will be looking to defend their unbeaten streak and the McIntosh Cup as they welcome bottom-of-the-table Heriot to Outram.

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