After being out of action since July, All Black Stephen Perofeta is hopeful Taranaki will be able to lift the Log o' Wood on his return to the field this afternoon

Third place Taranaki will be taking on the championship leading Tasman Mako at Trafalgar Park for the Ranfurly Shield.

Perofeta is back from a calf injury and is excited for the immediate challenge.



Kickoff's at five past two - live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

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