Blair's boot secures exciting draw

North Harbour 23 Canterbury 23

Ben Blair's prolific boot saw Canterbury draw 23-all with North Harbour in their NPC first division rugby match in Auckland yesterday.

The former All Blacks fullback slotted two penalties in the 67th and 70th minute as Canterbury clawed back North Harbour's 23-17 lead.

Blair finished with a 100 per cent success rate with three penalties and two conversions at Albany Stadium.

North Harbour centre Anthony Tuitavake scored twice within 10 minutes in the second half after Canterbury led 14-11 at halftime.

Canterbury scored first half tries through lock Kevin O'Neill and centre Casey Laulala, while North Harbour flanker Tom Harding crossed in the 20th minute.

- NZPA