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Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Bay of Plenty face off against Waikato in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Fri 11th August 2023 at Tauranga Domain. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 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 just 4 places in the league table with Waikato in 4th and Bay of Plenty in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Bay of Plenty vs Waikato 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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Bailyn Sullivan (Waikato) is shown a yellow card
The Waikato supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the conversion.
The kick through from Waikato has allowed Bailyn Sullivan to touch down.
A penetrating move by Bay Of Plenty results in a try for Lucas Cashmore.
Slick passing by Waikato leads to a try for Malachi Wrampling-Alec.
Lucas Cashmore does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Bay Of Plenty is finished off by Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, as they goes over for the try.
Lucas Cashmore converts the try.
Leroy Carter goes on their own for a try.
Taha Kemara has kicked a penalty goal.
Melani Nanai (Bay Of Plenty) is shown a yellow card