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NPC wrap: Tasman must defy odds to retain title after cruel Pari Pari Parkinson injury

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NPC wrap: Tasman must defy odds to retain title after cruel Pari Pari Parkinson injury

Pari Pari Parkinson is injured and unlikely to play for Mako in the Premiership semifinal against Hawke's Bay. Canterbury beat Bay of Plenty 40-28 in Christchurch on Saturday. Waikato beat Otago 27-25 on Friday. Manawatū beat Canterbury in Championship semifinals.  Sam Fischli was sent off for Otagro. He will play against Manawaatu next weekend. The winner will face either Waikkato or Canterbury. They will meet in Premiership final. It will be played in Wellington on Sunday. Makos beat Wellington to reach the semifinals.

Waikato beat Otago 27-7, Wellington 22-27, Canterbury 40-40, Bay of Plenty 28-28, Hawke’s Bay 25-25, Northland 16-16. Taranaki beat Southland 24-24.

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