Hayden Hopgood and Rico Gear had scored in the first half, with Scott Waldrom crossing the line for hosts Taranaki.
The southerners' failure to secure a bonus point leaves Auckland able to take sole leadership if they can beat Tasman on Saturday.
Canterbury hold off Taranaki
13 September 2007 14:29pm
A second-half try by Mose Tuali'i' gave Canterbury a 20-13 win over Taranaki and leadership of the Air New Zealand Cup.
The former New Zealand number eight touched down early in the second period to give the tournament favourites victory.
Hayden Hopgood and Rico Gear had scored in the first half, with Scott Waldrom crossing the line for hosts Taranaki.
The southerners' failure to secure a bonus point leaves Auckland able to take sole leadership if they can beat Tasman on Saturday.
Hayden Hopgood and Rico Gear had scored in the first half, with Scott Waldrom crossing the line for hosts Taranaki.
The southerners' failure to secure a bonus point leaves Auckland able to take sole leadership if they can beat Tasman on Saturday.
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This opening video is from the first day the squad got together in London.
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The footage will give fans the opportunity to sample a truly Behind the scenes look at the greatest touring side in the world.
This opening video is from the first day the squad got together in London.
Visit www.autographer.com for more.
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