Three late tries powered the Mako to a win in the first non-competition match since the demise of the three Auckland teams resulted in the introduction of them.
Becoming the 18th province to win the Ranfurly Shield would be the 'crowning glory' for the only current Mako player to have featured in both previous challenges.
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