Mitre 10 Cup: Wellington v Canterbury
Sunday 17 September 2017
Review
Wellington ended up walloping the national provincial premiership leaders 60-14, in a display that belied the team's championship status. It'll be getting to a playoff match for promotion - and winning it - that determines the success or failure of the Lions' season.
SCORERS: Wellington 60 (Malo Tuitama 2, Julian Savea, Asafo Aumua, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ben Lam, Regan Verney tries; Jackson Garden-Bachop 7 con, 2 pen) Canterbury 14 (Josh McKay, George Bridge tries; Richie Mo'unga 2 con). HT: 17-7.
Event Information
After a long absence, reining Premiership Champions and traditional rivals Canterbury travel to Wellington to take on the Lions.
North v South bragging rights are on the line at Westpac Stadium. This is our second family friendly kick off - so rally the troops and come on down to cheer on your club heroes!
CROUCH, PAWS, ENGAGE!
Wellington Rugby and their official 2017 charity partner SPCA, are inviting Lions fans to bring their dogs to the game in what will be a historic Mitre 10 Cup moment.
Crouch, Paws, Engage! as the day is being dubbed, will allow fans to bring their beloved hounds along to share the experience and help them bark orders at their favourite team. <link https: www.westpacstadium.co.nz fanzone news single external-link-new-window external link in new>Find out more >>
FURTHER KEY INFORMATION
<link file:2317 download external link in new>Crouch, paws, engage event information and FAQs >>
<link https: www.wrfu.co.nz fileadmin user_upload bark_in_the_park_waiver_1.1_20170911.pdf external-link-new-window external link in new>Crouch, paws, engage Waiver Form >>
A note from Metlink
Certified disability assist dogs are allowed on their vehicles in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996. Please comply with staff’s reasonable instructions and dogs must travel on the floor of the vehicle and not on your lap or on a seat/s. Any further questions <link https: www.metlink.org.nz customer-services external-link-new-window external link in new>please contact Metlink.
MATCH DAY TIMINGS
12.00pm - Ticket Box Office opens
1.00pm - Public car park opens
3.30pm - Gates open
4.35pm - Kick off Wellington v Canterbury
6.10pm - Estimated end of match
The Stadium car park is open for this event at a cost of $15 (please note there is a fee for paying by credit card or eftpos of .60c).
