Rugby: Auckland prepare for snow

Auckland fullback Brent Ward. Photo / Getty Images

Auckland's preparing to deal with the possibility of snow in Thursday night's Ranfurly Shield match against Southland in Invercargill.

Wet weather has plagued Auckland's campaign and coach Mark Anscombe says they're not fazed by it.

He says the conditions are there for both teams but cold weather and rain has hit every game so it's just another one.

Mark Anscombe has made six changes to his side including the return of All Blacks John Afoa and Benson Stanley.

Auckland legend Grant Fox gave the side its pep talk before training this morning with many of the squad having never been involved in a Ranfurly Shield challenge before.

Auckland side:

Brent Ward, Dave Thomas, Benson Stanley, Jamie Helleur, Chay Raui, Matt Berquist, Toby Morland, Peter Saili, Daniel Braid, Onosa'i Auva'a, Andrew Van der Heijden, Kurtis Haiu, Charlie Faumuina, Tom McCartney, John Afoa

Reserves: Ash Dixon, Angus Ta'avao, Liaki Moli, Sean Polwart, Brenton Helleur, Gareth Anscombe, Winston Stanley.

- NEWSTALK ZB