ODT Rugby Chat: Playoff spots on the line
We grill Aaron Withy from Varsity on whether they will be playing finals rugby next week and ask how much he is getting paid as the town's recruiting sensation at the storied Varsity club.
We ask Ben Ellis, prop and club captain at Kaikorai, will they beat Varsity and get a home quarterfinal next week?
Do both the lads know how the points system plays, because the host doesn't? Stay with us for all the answers.
- Paul Dwyer
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