Waikato Vs. Southland - Match Prediction

No this isn't a police wanted poster - although its possible that when Taxi assaulting All Black pictured here needed to be identified maybe this is the picture that they used. So tonight it all begins as the mighty Waikato take on a Southland team in the first game of the Air New Zealand Cup.

The Opponents: The Southland Stags. Mascot is a Stage who ruts supporters in the stands during the game. Home ground is Southland Park - a premium ticket to home games cost $25 to$15 for the terraces. You wouldn't think they'd have the internet in Invercargill but they must do as you can visit their teams site here.

The Waikato Uber Alles Verdict: A dangerous game first up for the Mooloo men - conditions down there are liable to be appalling as the game will take place at 7:35pm New Zealand time and Invercargill is the southern most city in New Zealand - (latitude 46o 42')
the crowd is liable to be drunk, abusive and feral and while in some cities that would probably make you the mayor it means that referee Kane McBride may be placed under huge pressure. Having said all that its simply a game that we must win. The TAB says that we'll win and its important to start the season well. WUA final verdict: Waikato by 13 and Under.
Mooloo Money: $20 on Waikato/Waikato Full and Half Time Double