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.
Waikato face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC on Thu 25th October 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 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 1st and Waikato in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Waikato 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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Fletcher Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Fletcher Smith adds the two points for Waikato.
Silky skills by Waikato ends with a try for Sevu Reece.
Fletcher Smith does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
The kick through from Waikato has allowed Tyler Campbell to touch down.
Josh Ioane makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by James Lentjes.
A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Matthew Lansdown.
Fletcher Smith converts the try.
A stunning solo try from Quinn Tupaea.
Josh Ioane kicks the penalty.
Josh Ioane has kicked a penalty goal.
Fletcher Smith has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Waikato leads to a try for Sevu Reece.