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Canterbury seal NPC quarterfinal berth after 44-39 win over Counties Manukau

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Canterbury seal NPC quarterfinal berth after 44-39 win over Counties Manukau

The Steelers beat Canterbury by six tries to five in a thrilling encounter in Pukekohe. The win takes them further clear at the top of the Evens Conference. Canterbury were down by 19 near the hour-mark. They fought back with tries in the 62nd and 66th minutes. Dallas McLeod scored the crucial 74th minute score. Ngane Punivai scored a bonus point for the Steelers. The Steelers had lost Sean Reidy to injury. He was replaced by Seb Calder. Fergus Burke kicked to the corner for Ngaene Punvai to score the winning try.

Canterbury seal NPC quarterfinal berth after 44-39 win over Counties Manukau. Auckland 30-30, Tasman 27-27.

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