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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Huge scrum by Canterbury giving them a penalty, Enari spots Auckland out of position, taps quickly and just manages to put the ball down on the line

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Huge moment in the game, Auckland win a turnover on half way after a great counter ruck. They attack left and Canterbury are short handed and forced to scramble, the hands to Rayasi are good but his strength speed and pwer get him over

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Great patience by Auckland as they keep fighting against the red defensive wall. Gibson holds his width on the blind for a number of phases and Auckland go left and score

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Poor line out but Harmon is first to react, he bends to pick it up but grubbers ahead and then collects it to go on and score

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Taking a player off the ball after Canterbury grubber ahead in the Auckland 22

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Pressure from Auckland and canterbury hold up well on defence but with a man down Auckland try to find a gap, Ioane scores against the base of the post

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Injury

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Auckland 2m out and he dives over the ruck to play the ball - He was offsides and it was cynical

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Auckland moutn an attack and Harmon spots a pod of forwards taking up their place in midfield and shoots up with perfect timing to intercept and score a 50m try

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Welcome to Eden Park as Auckland and Canterbury go head to head in the Mitre 10 Cup. A strong wind greets the players as they take to the field. Canterbury have had a poor start to the season and take on the 2nd ranked side in the Premiership