Players of the final James (left) and Hamish Marshall from Northern Districts hold the State Shield trophy. State Shield Final: Auckland v Northern Districts at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, 1 February 2003.© Photosport
Northern Districts captain Robbie Hart holds the State Shield trophy. Northern Districts beat Auckland by 17 runs in the 2002/03 final. State Shield Final: Auckland v Northern Districts at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, 1 February 2003.© Photosport
Robin Peterson sending down a delivery against WP at Bellville© Peter J Heeger