Above: The Wellington team in 1904 – the inaugural Ranfurly Shield winners. The nucleus of this team – minus Billy Wallace, Duncan McGregor and Fred Roberts who were away with the ‘Originals’ All Blacks –  played in Ranfurly Shield defences in 1905 including this one against Wairarapa. The Match: Wellington v Wairarapa, 16 August 1905, … Continue reading Ranfurly Shield Match Savers: Wellington v Wairarapa 1905