Canterbury Rugby representative team

The Canterbury Rugby representative team is a rugby union team that represents the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Comprising the best players from local clubs, the team competes in national and regional competitions, most notably the Mitre 10 Cup (now known as the Bunnings NPC). Serving as a stepping stone to professional rugby, Canterbury has historically been successful, developing many players who go on to play for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. The team is known for its strong, skillful playing style and deep rugby heritage within New Zealand's domestic scene.