Taranaki claim Ranfurly Shield with sensational comeback against Canterbury

Taranaki came back from trailing 31-7 to win a thrilling clash with Canterbury 55-43 in Christchurch on Friday. With the win, Taranaki claimed the Ranfurly Shield, putting to an end Canterbury's 13-month custody of the traditional Log o' Wood. Taranaki's second half showing blitzed the holders, as they scored four quickfire tries in one of the games of the season. And whenever they scored, Marty McKenzie slotted every kick with ease in a remarkable performance, landing them mostly from the touchline and without too much fuss in pre-kick preparations. This is the first time they have held the …