Otumoetai College 1st XV is putting it all on the line as they take on Rosehill College 1st XV in a live televised match at Otumoetai College this afternoon.

Game play has only just gotten underway in what can be expected to be a muddy match as rain continues to fall in Tauranga.

Otumoetai College tackling a Rosehill College player as the rain pours down. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Sky TV Rugby is broadcasting the match live.

What is described as a traditional fixture with the annual match between Otumoetai and Rosehill being played for the last five to six years.

Although the match is not part of the Baywide Competition the two teams contest each other yearly in the July school holidays.

Sky TV is keen to promote secondary school co-ed rugby and heard about the successful season Otumoetai College 1st XV had in 2013 (being unbeated in Division One).

Otumoetai College 1st Xv Head Coach Jamie Davis says the match will be a good one to for the new, young team.

Jamie says so far it's been an impressive season.

Despite losing more games than they have won, Jamie says they are a tough team defensively and their attacking ability is improving.

Photos: Hannah Wilson.