Shield stays put as Magpies demolish Otago
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Hawkes Bay haven't just defended the Ranfurly Shield today, they have demolished the challenging Otago 41-0 in Napier.
A stellar first half unravelled as four tries were scored from over sixty metres out, portraying a divisional mismatch.
It was fast becoming a day to forget for the South Islanders.
As far as Shield challenges go, Otago's tilt got off to the worst possible start, conceding a try to Ryan Tongia in the first two minutes.
With plenty of time to settle into their routines, Otago were hit again by the same man, following up down the right wing this time to score from Richard B…
A stellar first half unravelled as four tries were scored from over sixty metres out, portraying a divisional mismatch.
It was fast becoming a day to forget for the South Islanders.
As far as Shield challenges go, Otago's tilt got off to the worst possible start, conceding a try to Ryan Tongia in the first two minutes.
With plenty of time to settle into their routines, Otago were hit again by the same man, following up down the right wing this time to score from Richard B…
