Feeney seizes the moment in Otago victory V Northland - Carisbrook, Dunedin - August 17

Otago keen to gain strength from negatives

Maximum points from away win - Otago dominant in first half - V Bay Of Plenty - Rotorua - September 1

Bumbling win to Otago in low-grade NPC clash - V Southland - Carisbrook, Dunedin - September 7

Leadership of Randell key to Otago success - V North Harbour - Albany - September 14

Faithful few fans reap rich reward - V Waikato - Carisbrook, Dunedin - September 21

Won by skin of their teeth - Forwards, Feeney Otago's salvation - V Wellington - September 27