Rugby: Week 10 ITM Cup wrap

Sonny Bill Williams looked in good touch for Canterbury. Photo / Getty Images

Canterbury jumped ahead of Southland to go top of the ITM Cup standings after beating southern rivals Otago on Saturday.

The win means for the second time in three weeks the Ranfurly Shield will be contested between the top two teams when Southland host the Cantabs on Saturday night.

Southland gave up their top spot after being convincingly beaten by Taranaki on Saturday. The amber and blacks have their eye on a playoff spot after moving into third.

Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty round out the top six with Counties Manukau and Wellington nipping at their heels.

Sunday:
Ageless Umaga shows way for Steelers

Cruden provides highlights in Manawatu win

Saturday:
Southland crumble as clash fails to fire

Top 7 dream over for Taniwha

SBW comes to rescue again

Friday:
Auckland fightback to draw with Hawke's Bay

Thursday:
Bay keep hold on top 7 position


This week:
Thursday: Hawke's Bay v Northland
Friday: Waikato v Otago
Saturday: Taranaki v Manawatu, Counties Manukau v Auckland, Southland v Canterbury
Sunday: North Harbour v Wellington, Tasman v Bay of Plenty

ITM Cup standings: