Leeston-Southbridge won both the 45-over and the twenty20 Canterbury Country premier cricket competition last year and will be favourites again. Rupert Young, brother of fringe Black Caps wicketkeeper Wil Young, will also have a big role to play this season. They were initially relegated to the senior grade after finishing bottom of the 45-over premier competition last season, while senior grade winners Lincoln were promoted. •WeedonsWeedons made the semi-finals of the T20 competition last season but could not gain any momentum in the 45-over format. •LincolnThe new boys on the block won the senior competition last season and earned promotion.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 09, 2019 16:18 UTC