While millions around the world have their eyes glued to the TV watching the drama of the America's Cup unfold, back here in Aotearoa we also have our own drama unfolding. Over the past few weeks the battle for the Ranfurly shield has been very exciting with a change almost of holder every week. Otago won back the shield after a 57 year gap. From Waikato to Otago to Hawkes Bay and now to Counties. Yesterday, Counties-Manakau successfully defended a challenge from previous holders, Waikato. Well done to a team not in the top tier of the Provincial Championship. I guess there is still some Magic left in that old piece of wood yet.
Fritz Lee hold ups the Ranfurly shield after yesterday's win
Pictured sourced from http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranfurly_Shield
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