On the 24th September 2006 a determined North Harbour Rugby side traveled down to Jade Stadium in Christchurch and successfully beat Canterbury in their eleventh Ranfurly Challenge 21-17. Two tries to Viliame Waqaseduadua, one to Rua Tipoki, three conversions to Luke McAlister, 80 minutes later and the Log o' Wood was heading North.
This Friday 7th October North Harbour get an opportunity to repeat past success and bring the Shield back North. It will be their second challenge this 2016 Mitre 10 Cup Season.
Your starting XV to take on Canterbury in Christchurch
QBE Harbour side:
Adrian SMITH - Massey
Vyron SMITH - Takapuna
Sione MAFILEO - North Shore
Gerard COWLEY - TUIOTI - Massey
Chris VUI - Massey ©
Glenn PRESTON - Marist
Connor COLLETT - Massey
Murphy TARAMAI - Northcote
Chris SMYLIE - Massey
Bryn GATLAND - Takapuna
Tevita LI - Massey
Michael LITTLE - Glenfield
Matt VAEGA - Massey
Matt DUFFIE - Takapuna
Matt McGAHAN - Western Pioneers
Kalem CHAN-BOON - East Coast Bays
Hani FATAI - East Coast Bays
Jody ALLEN - East Coast Bays
Josh TYRELL - Takapuna
Kane JACOBSON - Takapuna
Bryn HALL - Northcote
Daniel HILTON-JONES - North Shore
Afa FA'ATAU - Northcote