Otago caused the upset of the weekend in the NPC by beating Wellington 46-41.

Despite the wet conditions, both teams scored some stunning tries but it was the visitors who came away with the points.

Lock Joseva Tamani set up Jona Nareki for a try in the 52nd minute after throwing a "precision" pass to the unmarked winger.

Joseva Tamani scored his first try for Otago in the 28th minute of their loss to Hawkes Bay.

The home side trailed 0-17 before the Fijian Drua flanker ran into a gaping whole from the back of a lineout, beating the fullback for a great try.

The try was quickly followed up by a Jona Nareki 5 pointer, finishing off a linebreak in the left corner.

Otago kept within reach and stayed in the fight but ultimately couldn't get the job done, losing 21-27.