Knocked and Canterbury strike - 8m out and have advantage

Southland manage a intercept in close quarters

Bridge takes a kick, wriggles free and puts Drummond away on the wing

Southland collect and clear, Canterbury take it and counter but are tackled into touch

Canterbury to start proceedings

The sides are on their way out

Great conditions at AMI stadium for the 1st of 2 Friday games out of NZ

Shield Fever hits Christchurch again as Southland are challenging for the Log O Wood. This cross conference game should be no trouble for the home side as they look for 4 consecutive wins and to regain top spot on the table while their opponents, Southland are winless from their opening 3 and planted at the bottom of the Championship table