NPC Quarterfinal: Hawke's Bay Defeats Taranaki
Hawke's Bay thwarted Taranaki in a chaotic NPC quarterfinal, winning 26-12 at McLean Park in Napier.
The Magpies advanced to the semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for the province's first major NPC title.
- Taranaki had three tries disallowed and scored none, ending their season.
- They had player advantages after two high tackles on Josh Jacomb led to yellow cards for Folau Fakatava and Isaia Walker-Leawere.
- The visitors only scored through Jacomb's four penalty goals.
It wasn’t their night, epitomised by winger Adam Lennox’s try being ruled out in the final minutes.
Hawke's Bay will proceed to the semifinals with a 26-12 win.
Author's summary: Hawke's Bay wins chaotic NPC quarterfinal.