Luke Romano will skipper Canterbury against North Otago in Christchurch on Friday, when they put the Ranfurly Shield on the line. Canterbury can move within seven Ranfurly Shield defences of Auckland’s record by rebuffing North Otago in Christchurch on Friday. Canterbury has six Shield matches scheduled this year and will be within striking distance of Auckland’s record if they can extend their 16th tenure into 2021. Just ask 34-year-old Luke Romano, who will captain Canterbury for the first time on Friday as they pursue their 141st successful Shield defence. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Cullen Grace is one of eight Crusaders in Canterbury’s starting side to play North Otago on Friday.

Source: Stuff August 27, 2020 02:26 UTC