Counties Manukau defend the Ranfurly Shield for the 6th time and were nearly out to the sword today as Otago pushed them to the last seconds of the game

Seconds remaining and Otago need a try to win

Counties lose the ball at the ruck and direct running sets up the ball on the right hand side. Quick ball and hands free's up Fuatai on the wing whos does well to shake a tackle and run 30m to score

In an attempt to rob the ball Otago fall over the ball and concede a penalty

Set piece magic by Otaga gives them a sniff at a win here as the ball goes to the first receiver off the line out and Seiuli runs a great hard line to break and score

Counties turn the ball over after the force Parker to kick it. The kick was charged down and great hands and spacial awareness out wide all but secures the win

Parker starting to run the ball more, even from deep in his 22 as the players from both sides tire

Concussion Test

Otago get the ball back after a kick ahead by Counties and Parker send the ball wide quickly to Ioane who spills it

Otago imploding here as the pull the half back in to the ruck and concede another penalty. They will be the ones under pressure and you feel if Counties get points out of this venture into their half it may be the ball game