A late try by wing Siaosi Folau gave Harbour a narrow 5-0 win over Dunedin in an error-ridden game at Kettle Park.
It was supposed to be the game of the round but the delivery by the players did not meet the expectations and the winning try came in the 72nd minute when Folau crashed over after a series of attacks inside the Dunedin 22m.
There were 48 knock-ons and 12 forward passes that stopped the flow and rhythm of the game.
The goal licking was equally inept with Dunedin missing three easy shots at goal and Harbour two.
The Harbour kickers also had four dropped goal attempts in the second spell with one attempt going out in the corner.
The Harbour backline looked sharp in the first spell with the midfield of Doug Edwards and Corey Kara causing problems for the Dunedin defence.
With wing Kelly Kolberg they made some punishing tackles.
The Harbour loose trio were dominant with Eben Joubert having a strong game.
Harbour caught the dropsy virus in the second spell and was unable to put phases together.
The strongest feature for Dunedin was the play of its front row of Will Henry, Sam Anderson-Heather and Kelsey Miller that outplayed their more fancied opponents.
Lock Michael Gurran dominated the line-out.
Harbour 5 (Siaosi Folau try), Dunedin 0.
Half-time: 0-0.
Referee: Jeff Grubb.
