The MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow

The MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow is heading into its final event of the tour – this Sunday 8th August in the picturesque French town of Akaroa, in New Zealand’s Canterbury region.

Last week saw the All Blacks battle for an advantage in the Roadshow series. Up against harsh conditions and tough competition, All Blacks Andrew Hore, Isaac Ross and Andy Ellis had their work cut out for them if they were going to uphold the team’s winning streak. The locals had another idea, with curling champion Sean Becker up their sleeve, they believed they could do what Waipu, Reefton and more recently Australia, could not – beat the ABs.

All Black Andrew Hore, however, had other ideas. He was hoping to do his teammates proud and take on his brother, a volunteer on the day, in some friendly sibling rivalry. Hore said the All Blacks were going into this challenge with everything they had.

“With my family from Ranfurly, I’ll never hear the end of it if the locals win. I hope we can keep our winning streak going and head into the final MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow in Akaroa, one up on the communities,” he said.

The All Blacks gave it a good go, with Isaac leading against his teammates at 15.7cm from the centre of the house and Andy coming in at 31.2cm. Andrew, despite his best attempt, failed to register. A good effort, but not good enough – the locals showed off their skill, caning the All Blacks, resulting in another triumphant result for the locals.

With the locals 3-2 up in the community challenge, the All Blacks are heading to Akaroa where they will swap their rugby boots for an apron in the waiter racing challenge and try for a draw. Check out www.mastercardroadshow.co.nz for more information and to catch the latest clips and photos from the 2010 Roadshow.

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