Liam Edwards was the inspiration for an enterprising Dunedin team that scored six tries and retained the Centennial Trophy against Alhambra-Union at Kettle Park.
Edwards, returning from a month break after injuring his shoulder, added spark to the Dunedin backline.
He scored two brilliant long-range tries and was dangerous when he entered the backline.
His best try came when he picked up loose ball on his own line, sprinted 60m, kicked over the defence, gathered the ball and scored the try. He added 16 points with his boot to score 26 points.
A feature of Dunedin's play was the ability to break out from its own 22m. The side had the confidence to counter-attack from turnover ball.
The other back to stand out was first five-eighth Louis Tili, who directed play efficiently.
The best forward was No 8 Gareth Evans with his skills at the breakdown and his strong tackling.
Hooker Finnbar Boyle was a tiger on the drive and prop Will Henry was skilled with the pick and go in his 100th game for the club.
Loose forwards Regan Turoa and Ben Pereira stood out in a beaten Alhambra-Union pack.
- Dunedin 46 (Liam Edwards 2, Sione Pulu, Tumua Ioane, Daryl Caldwell, Richard Thompson tries; Edwards 5 con, 2 pen), Alhambra-Union 8 (Regan Turoa try; Peter Breen pen). Halftime: 32-3. Referee: Ben O'Keefe.