Penalty to Canterbury, they turn down the three points and kick for the corner

Turnover from Canterbury and Mounga clears long to touch, great kick

Christie has a go himself up towards the 22

Waikato attack the short side through Jacobson

Box kick from Drummond

Christie gets the match underway for Waikato

The sides are out on the field, Ranfurly Shield at stake, kickoff is just moments away

Canterbury put the Ranfurly Shield on the line as they host Waikato in round 7 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Canterbury have won six of their seven matches to sit second in the Premiership table, a single point behind leaders Taranaki. Waikato have recorded just two victories from their seven games and currently lie 6th in the Premiership. Although Canterbury will start as clear favourites, anything can happen in a Shield clash so expect Waikato to throw everything at the hosts in what should be an epic encounter.