With six current , former or future Silver Ferns in their ranks , they came through season 1998 undefeated .
The 1998 season started with the Otago Rebels named outright favourites to take the inaugural season .
With six current , former or future Silver Ferns in Otago Rebels ' ranks , Otago Rebels came through season 1998 undefeated .
The 1998 season started with the Otago Rebels named outright favourites to take the inaugural season .