Jayden Hayward's passion and try-scoring radar make Taranaki a tough prospect.
There is a striking statistic from Jayden Hayward's time in the Taranaki jersey — he hasn't missed a match since debuting in 2008.
It's fitting then that his 50th match holds such significance, given Taranaki will be defending the Ranfurly Shield against Tasman. Ironically, it was Tasman the 25-year-old first came up against, although the 33-23 loss was not a result he wants to replicate tonight night.