July 11th, 2022

The weather was atrocious in Tokanui in July 1983, with the hail driving sideways, Invercargill managed to dominate in the end to come out the victors.
Lex Chisholm, leading the Tokanui pack managed to hold Invercargill at bay, especially in the lineouts, but it was the great scrummaging from the Invercargill pack that ensured its win.
Gus Dermody (Tokanui) got the first points on the board with a penalty goal, but soon after Grant Soper replied, evening the score.
Shane O'Donnell was the only shining light in Tokanui's back line in a game that was definitely not suited for the backs.
Invercargill:  Richard Boynton, Paul Henderson, Peter Soper (tries) Grant Soper (1) PG (1) Con.