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New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Canterbury face off against Tasman Mako in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Fri 22nd September 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.
Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury 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 Tasman Mako in 3rd and Canterbury in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Canterbury vs Tasman Mako 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.
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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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Taine Robinson has kicked a penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the penalty goal.
Nothing was going to stop Taine Robinson from scoring as they record the try for Tasman.
The touch judges raise their flags as Taine Robinson kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Tasman results in a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai.
Taine Robinson kicks the penalty.
Taine Robinson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Tasman is finished off by Macca Springer, as they goes over for the try.
Fergus Burke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Solomon Alaimalo, as they goes over for the try.
Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Silky skills by Canterbury ends with a try for Manasa Mataele.
Taine Robinson adds the points for Tasman.
Fergus Burke converts the try.
A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Tom Christie
Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Fergus Burke kicks the penalty.