A strong finish from Canterbury sees them successfully defend the Ranfurly Shield with a 30-24 home win over Otago after they led 8-5 at the break. Two quick second half tries took Canterbury's lead out to 20-5. Otago got back into the game with a try reducing the deficit to eight points. The game was then turned on it's head as Otago crossed for two tries in quick succession to head into the final 10 minutes with a 24-20 lead. However, Canterbury would have the final say with a late try seeing the hosts regain the lead and they added a penalty in the final minute to seal the victory.

Mounga puts it into touch and that will be the ball game

Ioane restarts, Todd gathers as the siren sounds

Holding on

Into the final minute

Canterbury will kick for goal

Holding on and Canterbury win the penalty

Smith runs it back

Back to Mounga who boots it long

Otago restart, 2 minutes remaining