Canterbury turn down a kick at goal

Penalty Canterbury

Funnell has it at the back of the maul as they drive towards the line

Tackle in the air but nothing serious, just a penalty

Jordie Barrett with a kick from deep and he takes it out the air

Let's go Canterbury..

After a game dominated with 20 kicks from hand McNichol makes a great try with a break on the wing and a pop inside to Hodgman

The sides are out as we get ready for kick off

Welcome to the opening game on a busy day in the Mitre 10 Cup

Canterbury are without doubt the high flyers so far with dominant performances and Otago will be hoping to get them on an off day to get a result