Southland cemented their position on top of the ITM Cup table after Week 3, with a stirring defence of the Ranfurly Shield at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon.
RECAPS
Yesterday:
From misery to triumph for Northland
Fight kills Waikato comeback hopes
Saturday:
Counties denied the Shield
Auckland edge Bay of Plenty in atrocious conditions
Wellington - Otago match gives Jamie Joseph food for thought
Friday night:
North Harbour outclassed by southerners
Thursday night:
Tasman stun Hawkes Bay
POINTS TABLE:
1. Southland 13
2. Canterbury 11
3. Northland 10
4. Taranaki 10
5. Auckland 10
6. Counties Manukau 10
7. Wellington 10
8. Waikato 8
9. Bay Of Plenty 7
10. Tasman 4
11. North Harbour 4
12. Hawkes Bay 2
13. Manawatu 2
14. Otago 1
Rugby: Weekend ITM Cup wrap
Scott Cowan clears the ball for Southland during their Ranfurly Shield defence against Counties Manukau. Photo / Getty Images
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