Rampant Canterbury take apart Auckland 43-3 in ChristchurchKai Schwoerer Auckland halfback Leon Fukofuka charges into Canterbury midfielder Rob Thompson during the NPC match in Christchurch on Saturday night. The early indications are Luke Whitelock's Canterbury crew are once again set to be the ogre of provincial rugby. Judging by the way Canterbury easily ripped apart Auckland in their 43-3 victory at AMI Stadium, you have to wonder how ruthless Whitelock's team could be if they really get into the groove of their national provincial championship footy. Right wing Johnny McNicholl continues to emphasise why his defection to Welsh club Llanelli is going to be a blow for the Crusaders and Canterbury. Canterbury 43 (Johnny McNicholl 2, Richie Mo'unga, Ben Funnell, Reed Prinsep, Nathan Vella tries; Mo'unga 4 con, pen, Ben Volavola con) Auckland 3 (Simon Hickey pen).

Source: Stuff August 20, 2016 09:22 UTC