Former Bay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan made it clear a few years ago that the best way to ensure continued success at provincial level was to boast a large number of full-time professional players. The latest squad boasts exactly that.
Former Bay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan made it clear a few years ago that the best way to ensure continued success at provincial level was to boast a large number of full-time professional players. The latest squad boasts exactly that.
Canterbury have been humbled 44-8 by Bay of Plenty in a result that leaves the provincial juggernauts facing the prospect of missing the play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will make his return from a month-long sideline spell with Bay of Plenty in their opening Mitre 10 Cup clash against Taranaki on Sunday.
TEAM NAMING: The Sunwolves have sprung a surprise in naming loose-forward Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco in the midfield for their match with the Hurricanes.
There were some tightly-contested affairs, and some downright demolitions, so check out who ranks where in New Zealand’s premier domestic competition.
Canterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock has today announced his team for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season, including eight new names from the 2017 Premiership-winning squad.
Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua is faced with a three-month sideline stint after suffering a wrist injury.
The 35-13 demolition of the Tasman Makos secured Canterbury their ninth title in 10 years and their 14th overall.
Canterbury will take the Ranfurly Shield on the road this week, as they look to defend the Log o’ Wood against Mid Canterbury in Ashburton on Friday.
