48 days ago Bunnings NPC The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Counties Manukau face off against Bay of Plenty in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Fri 18th August 2023 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.
Bay of Plenty won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 4th and Counties Manukau in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Counties Manukau vs Bay of Plenty will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Riley Hohepa makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
The Bay Of Plenty maul march their way over the white wash for Semisi Paea to touch down.
Lucas Cashmore does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Bay Of Plenty as Kurt Eklund goes over.
The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Riley Hohepa converts the try.
A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Riley Hohepa
Naitoa Ah Kuoi (Bay Of Plenty) is shown a yellow card
Riley Hohepa has kicked a conversion.
Counties Manukau are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sam Tuifua touching down.
Lucas Cashmore has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Bay Of Plenty leads to a try for Cole Forbes
Counties Manukau are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kauvaka Kaivelata touching down.