A dreary weather forecast hasn't dampened footy fans' excitement ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final at Eden Park.
More than 28,500 tickets have been sold for the clash, which will pit the home team the Blues against the Dunedin-based Highlanders.
Rugby officials are hoping ticket sales on the day will see at least 35,000 pack the stands; just 7000 shy of Eden Park's 42,000 capacity.
That's despite a weather forecast which is less than celebratory.