Shield Challenge worries Hart
PA Auckland The Auckland / coafclt John Hart, says he is Tar from confident that team will retain the Rarifurly Shield /?agsh& Wairarapa-Bush at Eden Park today. I - "I think, if anything, they (Wairarapa-Bush) are a stronger team than last year,” said Mr Hart. “They have got a lot of skills in the backs with
players like Philip Rutene and Bernie Lett and Mark Benton. - "And I think you will find that last week (when Wairarapa-Bush convincingly beat Manawatu 25-9) was the first time they were able to select their strongest side. “Which ever team manages to establish superiority in the forwards has the ability to use the ball well, and I think this has the
makings of a top shield challenge. "I think, too, that this challenge comes at a bit of a delicate time for us . . .. I have not been all that pleased with the way we have been training." Auckland, who trounced Horowhenua last week have a shield record in their sights. Canterbury and Auckland have had 82 wins, as defenders and challengers
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