Taieri lock Mike McKee receives a pass from team mate Aki Seiuli during a Taieri attack that resulted in Willis Scott scoring for and extending the Taieri lead. Taieri beat University 32 - 29. Photos by Caswell Images : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare

Taieri flanker Willis Scott touches the ball down to score in front of University A halfback Nick Annear at the University Oval. : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare

Taieri No 8 and Captain Charlie O'Connell makes a strong driving run past University A halfback Nick Annear, and up the middle of the field in the first half of the Taieri Vs University A match at the University Oval. : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare

University A winger Sam McLachlan runs straight into Taieri tacklers Michael Collins (No 10), James Lentjes (partly obscured) and William Tagicakiau (No 14) while returning a kick at the University Oval. Taieri beat University 32 - 29. : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare

Taieri first five Michael Collins breaks the tackle of University A No 8 Sione Teu and makes a break down field while team mate Kurt Hammer follows in support. : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare

University A hooker and captain Sam Sturgess makes a determined charge towards the line in the second half of his sides close loss to Taieri. : Rugby: Varsity gives Taieri a scare