Central D vs Wellington, at Wellington, Dec 01 2003 - Match Result

Wellington had some nervous moments as Canterbury threweverything at them, but the composure that has marked theirseason carried them to their 20th championship title at theBasin Reserve

There's just enough mischief left in the State Championship final between Wellington and Canterbury at the Basin Reserve for Wellington, the top qualifier, to be a little wary going into the last day

A solid response from their middle and lower order helped Wellington wrest the initiative against Canterbury in the State Championship final being played at the Basin Reserve

Injuries have overshadowed the State of Origin trial match, to be played on February 8, with a question mark over Nathan Astle's fitness, and Jeff Wilson, the former rugby international, ruled out of contention