Long-serving Otago midfield back Seilala Mapusua will play his farewell match for the province against North Harbour in a second round Air New Zealand Cup rugby match on Sunday.
Mapusua, 26, leaves Dunedin after the match against North Harbour on Sunday to join the London Irish club.
He has played 73 times for Otago since his debut in 2000 and 51 times for the Highlanders in the Super 12 and this year's inaugural Super 14 competitions.
Otago coach Steve Martin said Mapusua's experience and contribution to the team will be missed.
TEAMS
Otago:
Glen Horton, Ben Smith, Neil Brew, Seilala Mapusua, Greg Zampach, Nick Evans, Chris Smylie, Adam Thomson, Josh Blackie (captain), Alando Soakai, Tom Donnelly, Filipo Levi, Chris King, Jed Vercoe, Keith Cameron.
Reserves:
Jason Macdonald, Grant Polson, Pelu Pavihi, Ezra Taylor, Toby Morland, Callum Bruce, Craig Clare.
North Harbour:
George Pisi, Vili Waqaseduadua, Anthony Tuitavake, Rua Tipoki (captain),Rudi Wulf, Tusi Pisi, James Rodley, Nick Williams, Regan Tamihere, Anthony Boric, Doug Fletcher, Ryan Wilson, Mike Noble, Roger Dustow, Adrian Donald, Michael Reid.
Reserves:
James Hinchco, Vili Ma'afu, Francis Stowers, Junior Poluleuligaga, Joel Nasmith, Jonah Lomu.
Mapusua farewells Otago
Seilala Mapusua
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