Larsen wins Ranfurley Shield with Otago
Bryan Kelly
Rugby 15s Senior Men
Canadian international Josh Larsen helped Otago win the Ranfurley Shield by defeating Waikato 23-19 in Hamilton
The Ranfurly Shield, known as the Log o' Wood, is a trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. Dating back to 1904, the Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition.
The 24-year-old second row and former Canada U20 standout has 10 caps for Canada, dating back to his debut against Georgia last November in Tbilisi.
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