NPC Quarterfinal: Hawke's Bay Defeats Taranaki
Hawke's Bay won a chaotic NPC quarterfinal against Taranaki with a score of 26-12.
The Magpies advanced to the semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for the province's first major NPC title.
- Taranaki had three tries disallowed.
- Two yellow cards were given to Hawke's Bay players, Folau Fakatava and Isaia Walker-Leawere.
- Taranaki's only scores came from Josh Jacomb's four penalty goals.
It wasn’t their night, epitomised by winger Adam Lennox’s try being ruled out in the final minutes.
Taranaki's season has ended due to their wastefulness and inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Author's summary: Hawke's Bay wins chaotic quarterfinal.