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New Zealand Rugby has unveiled the first round of award finalists ahead of its night of nights on December 11.
Northland face off against Taranaki Bulls in Bunnings NPC Round 1 on Wed 9th August 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.
Taranaki Bulls 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 10 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 2nd and Northland in 12th as such Taranaki Bulls are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Northland vs Taranaki Bulls 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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The Taranaki supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the conversion.
Kaylum Boshier scores the try from close range.
The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.
Kaylum Boshier scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!
Daniel Hawkins kicks the penalty.
Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Jared Proffit scores from close range.
The touch judges raise their flags as Daniel Hawkins kicks the penalty goal.
Josh Jacomb converts the try.
A series of passes by Taranaki results in a try for Stephen Perofeta
Brady Rush (Northland) is shown a yellow card
Daniel Hawkins has kicked a conversion.
Jonah Mau'u scores the try from close range.