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New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Otago face off against Canterbury in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Fri 6th September 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.
Canterbury 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 3 places in the league table with Canterbury in 6th and Otago in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Otago vs Canterbury 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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Sign up for freeNew Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
Canterbury have brought an end to their eight-year title drought in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.
This Saturday, the 35-year-old will come off the bench for his 104th Otago match in a sold-out NPC final against Canterbury at Apo…
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Shun Miyake has kicked a conversion.
Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brodie McAlister picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Henry Bell (Otago) is shown a yellow card
Shun Miyake has kicked a penalty goal.
The Canterbury supporters go wild as Shun Miyake successfully kicks the conversion.
Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Finlay Brewis touching down.
The Canterbury supporters go wild as Shun Miyake successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Dallas McLeod
Issac Hutchinson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Otago is finished off by Jona Nareki, as they goes over for the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the penalty goal.
Cameron Millar adds the points for Otago.
James White has kicked a conversion.
Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jone Rova touching down.
Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.