Taranaki survive Canterbury Shield bid

Canterbury have fashioned an outstanding Ranfurly Shield record but they were on the receiving end when Taranaki survived a torrid challenge to claim a 18-9 win at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
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Preview: Taranaki v Canterbury

As two of the better-performed Ranfurly Shield teams, Taranaki and Canterbury have often squared off against one another down the years and those matches are always tough. That won't change, but Canterbury will be looking to make one alteration to the script – the Shield has never changed hands yet when this pair have met.
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