42 days ago Bunnings NPC The best performances from Canterbury's win over Otago in the NPC final
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
North Harbour face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Wed 6th September 2023 at North Harbour 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.
Otago won the last encounter but Otago are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Otago in 10th and North Harbour in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for North Harbour vs Otago 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 freeCanterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
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Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Moses Leo
The North Harbour supporters go wild as Bryn Gatland successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Sofai Maka
The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Hurley kicks the conversion.
Jona Nareki scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!
Oscar Koller does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Oscar Koller kicks the penalty.
Silky skills by Otago ends with a try for John Tapueluelu.
Josh Whaanga gathers the kick to score the try for Otago.
Oscar Koller has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Sofai Maka
Finn Hurley has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Fabian Holland