That match yesterday between Otago and Hawkes Bay for the Shield was a stellar match which had it all and the winner decided in the final moments after trading the lead several times. Congratulations Hawkes Bay, Otago will be ruing missed opportunities (Parker conversion, Parker field goal) but all in all Ihaia West led the 'Pies superbly. BQ: How many more times do you think the Shield will trade hands this season?That match yesterday between Otago and Hawkes Bay for the Shield was a stellar match which had it all and the winner decided in the final moments after trading the lead several times. Congratulations Hawkes Bay, Otago will be ruing missed opportunities (Parker conversion, Parker field goal) but all in all Ihaia West led the 'Pies superbly. BQ: How many more times do you think the Shield will trade hands this season?

There are so many. The 1985 Canterbury v Auckland is a classic as well as the Otago v Canterbury in 1995. I was at the no scrum match in 1990 ( I think) Auckland v Canterbury. I also remember the famous half time walk at Eden Park where we would walk to the other end of the field so that we can see Auckland score their tries. That 1985-93 period was great. I also enjoyed the 35-0 Auckland V Canterbury at Lancaster Park in 1995. Taranaki lifting the Sheild off Auckland in 1996 was good. Hoping that Counties can lift it for the first time this weekend