Rugby Canterbury v Auckland 1983 Ranfurly Shield Pt 1of3

24/09/83. From Lancaster Park. Grizz Wyllie vs John Hart. Man of the match would have to be Victor Simpson. First appearance on Lancaster Park for John Kirwan. One great run, but shows his inexperience by stepping over the touchline on the way to the tryline.

[@kjf66]

Good on ya mate for posting this. I was at this game and believe Canterbury's performance on this day was one of the finest in Canterbury's history. It was also the game that prompted John Hart to employ the same fitness techniques that Canterbury employed and the results were plain to see for the next 10-15 years.

[@butio007]

Great game! Great memory at the Lanc! I was there with my dad and brother on the embankment eating pies!

[@karaitianatawhiri4480]

I remember that day I waged school that day to go fun part was the old man said to me don’t tell your mother lol

[@chucky387y]

Where is the 1985 game? This game was a non event lol. TARDED.