Otago rugby union fans have a fresh test to look forward to this week, as the club prepares to host Tasman Mako in round six of the NPC. This preview has been updated today, 29 September 2026, with the latest form, standings and kick-off details ahead of the game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Updated Otago vs Tasman Mako match overview
Otago face Tasman Mako at Forsyth Barr Stadium in round six of the NPC. Both sides have won four of their six matches so far, and there is little to separate them going into this weekend.
Otago arrive off the back of a rare defeat, having otherwise enjoyed a strong run through September. Tasman travel with renewed belief after ending a difficult spell of their own, and both sides will fancy their chances of climbing the table.
NPC table standings and form guide
Otago sit fourth in the NPC table with 22 points. Tasman are one place below in fifth, on 20 points. Both clubs have four wins from six games played this season.
Otago’s three match winning streak ended on 4 September 2026, when Hawke’s Bay beat them 35-24. It halted what had been a strong spell of form heading into the back end of the competition.
Tasman answered in style. They beat Wellington 42-28 on 5 September 2026, a result that put them firmly back among the chasing pack.
For Otago rugby union supporters, the standings show just how tight this stretch of the NPC has become, with only two points splitting fourth from fifth.
Key match details and kick-off times
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:10am UK time, which is 7:10pm in New Zealand. The match takes place at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, as part of round six of the NPC season.
Early risers in the UK will want that alarm set. New Zealand based fans get a more comfortable evening kick-off.
What happens next
No confirmed line-ups have been released for this fixture, so we are not speculating on team news here. Further updates will follow as both squads are named closer to kick-off.
This preview reflects the picture as it stood on 29 September 2026, ahead of the round six weekend.
Readers following the wider competition can catch our Bay of Plenty NPC match analysis, along with our latest rugby union news update for the broader picture around the international game.
Our original Otago vs Tasman Mako coverage still carries the full preview published ahead of this update, including lineups and predictions.
