After the Canardlys defaced and disrespected the Sargentina TropHy last season, we resolved at the AGM to not play for it again as we did not want to dishonour the memory of John Sargentina further than what Christchurch did by putting it on the line again. So I left the fucker at home expecting our resolve to remain strong. It didn't, and somehow or other the coach announced it was up for grabs. So a must win situation for us then. Easy Peasey.

A couple of players returned from injury to help Dene celebrate his centenary match which was good to have them back in the squad.   Read more