Hawke's Bay Magpies fan photos from final Shield defence

What are the odds Hawke's Bay might have scored a try a few seconds before this photo was taken?

The mighty Moolo have gone back to Hamilton with their tail tucked between their legs after the Magpies dominated the second half at McLean Park on Saturday.
Hawke's Bay Today's Paul Taylor was there for the final Ranfurly Shield challenge of the year.

Jackets and masks were the order of the evening on a fine, cool night in Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

Judging by the serious looks on these fans' faces, this was taken during the first half.

It can be lonely when all you hear is the sound of one bell clanging.

No prize for guessing where these fans hail from.

He might be leaning on the fence but this fan's jersey declares he wasn't sitting on it when it came to who he thought might win.

The Magpies fan raising his arm in celebration might be wearing a jester's hat but it was serious business in the first half of the Shield challenge, with Waikato leading 14-12 at halftime.