Persistence paid off for one mad Otago fan in a tutu who chased down the team's bus.
The comedy sequence unfolded after Otago rugby supporters' celebration activities on the Dunedin welcome sign near Allanton caught the attention of Otago players on the bus travelling from Dunedin International Airport.
University of Otago student Ryan Hammer (23) was rewarded for his attempts to get close to the players and the Ranfurly Shield as the bus stopped and Kees Meuws stepped outside.
Photos by Peter McIntosh and Craig Baxter