In 2009 Alhambra-Union defeated Arrowtown, 2010 Dunedin defeated Lawrence, while the game was not played in 2011).
The game is seen as another way of strengthening Otago ties between town and country and also another way of keeping up the promotion of club rugby across Otago.
As Keith has highlighted in his letter, hosting games at Forsyth Barr Stadium comes with significant costs.
It is important for Community Rugby in Otago that we continue to work hard to ensure this fixture remains on the calendar and can be played at the FB Stadium. What a great experience for the players, the clubs involved and community rugby in general.
Otago Rugby acknowledges the tremendous gesture shown by Dunedin City Motors in underwriting 1000 tickets for this game and also the time and effort being put in by Keith Kippenberger with this initiative.
I suggest each club has a person dedicated to promoting the game and coordinating the ticket sales within their club, so the target of 1000 tickets can be achieved.
By purchasing tickets, using the details shown in the attached letter, your clubs support will go along way to ensure the game retains its status on the Club Rugby calendar.
Attached Letter - Click Here