Otago's claimed a 30-7 win over Northland in the Mitre10 Cup in Dunedin, to move to the top of the Championship standings for the time being

The hosts ran in four tries to one against the Taniwha, moving to 25 points on the log and seven clear of their third-placed rivals.

Hawke's Bay can join Otago at the top this afternoon, depending on the result of their Ranfurly Shield challenge.

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