Bunnings NPC: Round 7 - Canterbury survive Tasman scare as Counties Manukau hammer Southland

Bunnings NPC: Round 7 - Canterbury survive Tasman scare as Counties Manukau hammer Southland

Canterbury might be seven points clear in the Bunnings NPC after Round 7, but they were given a serious scare by Tasman before retaining the Ranfurly Shield in a thrilling Christchurch clash. A last-gasp George Bell try spared the holders an upset as the Shield remained in Canterbury hands. Behind them, Otago edged Taranaki to consolidate second place, while Hawke’s Bay climbed to third after a dramatic golden point victory over Bay of Plenty. N…