This is not a definitive collection of shield moments, yet nor is it a ‘best of’ collection. This is a visual reflection of shield moments from Otago’s 2018/2019 reign. There was some fantastic rugby played as Otago successfully defended the shield six times, many people involved in making the defences special occasions and a wonderful community buzz whenever the shield was taken on tour.
I hope you enjoy this visual reflection of Otago’s shield reign.
The Shield Reign
Otago won the Shield from Waikato in a 23–19 victory in Hamilton on Saturday, 13th October, 2018.
Otago’s 2019 Shield Defences
Vs Thames Valley Won 41 to 21
Vs North Otago Won 49 to 14
Vs Southland Won 41 to 22
Vs Manawatu Won 37 to 20
Vs Taranaki Won 35 to 27
Vs Waikato . Won 45 to 35
Vs Canterbury Lost 35 – 25
Matiu Abraham of Thames Valley and Otago’s Joe Latta share a joke after the Ranfurly Shield match between Otago and Thames Valley played at the Wanaka Showgrounds in Wanaka, on Saturday 13th July, 2019. 
35 Images From Otago’s Time With The Shield
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