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Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Northland face off against Bay of Plenty in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Fri 22nd September 2023 at Semenoff 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 Bay of Plenty are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 4th and Northland in 12th as such Bay of Plenty are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Northland 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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Wharenui Hawera has kicked a conversion.
Bay Of Plenty are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Josh Bartlett picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Daniel Hawkins has kicked a penalty goal.
The Bay Of Plenty supporters go wild as Wharenui Hawera successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Fehi Fineanganofo
The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Heremaia Murray
Wharenui Hawera kicks the penalty.
The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Wharenui Hawera does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Brilliant skill shown there by Manaaki Selby-Rickit as they go over the white wash for a try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty goal.
Great forward play by Bay Of Plenty allows Kurt Eklund to score the try.
Jonah Mau'u (Northland) is shown a yellow card
Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty.
Wharenui Hawera kicks the penalty.
Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Northland leads to a try for Tamati Tua