The Highlanders have home turf advantage going into this weekend's last regular game of the Super Rugby season.

The clash against the Chiefs has sold out already and town is filling up fast with rugby fans.

But despite a recent return from overseas commitments, both coach and captain say the team is pumped.

The Highlanders squad are due back in the city tomorrow after two matches overseas.

The team took down Argentinian side the Jaguares 34 to 8 in Buenos Aires yesterday, securing a bonus point win.

The outcome guarantees the defending champion's place in the upcoming play-offs.

The Otago side is now level with the Hurricanes sitting on 48 points in the Australasian conference.

An announcement of the team set to play the Chiefs this weekend in Dunedin will be named on Thursday.

Hundreds of secondary school students are chasing sporting glory this week at a National competition.

They've travelled from near and far for the 4 day multi-sport event, held this year in Dunedin.

But it's not just the usual games on offer.

South African Rob Walter has been appointed head coach of the Otago Volts for the next two seasons.

He takes over the side from current coach Nathan King, who resigned midway through his contract following a disappointing season.

The move will see Walter leave his job as coach of top-level South African cricket franchise the Titans.

Otago Cricket chief executive Mike Coggan says he's pleased to have secured Walter after a worldwide recruitment search.

Walter will begin his employment with Otago Cricket at the start of September.