Despite winning the North Canterbury rugby title in front of an empty Omihi Domain, the Glenmark Cheviots have still managed to put on a show.
Although there was no audience to see Glenmark clinch their North Canterbury three-peat, a rousing pre-match speech from the team's forwards coach did go viral.
Forwards coach Ben Cassidy's satirical pre-match speech, where he gives his Cheviots a profanity laden rev-up before their clash with arch rivals Kaiapoi in the North Canterbury final.
Cassidy says the speech was somewhat cathartic.
"I get a lot of frustration during the week, so its a great way to blow a bit of gravy."
Emotions were also high as the final marked the last game for head coach Matt Keane, who has been with the club for 18 years.
The Glenmark-Cheviots went on to win the final 32-24, in what was a fitting send off for the departing club veteran.
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