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Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt expects a pair of returning props to make an impact in this afternoon's NPC quarter-final against Tasman in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt expects a pair of returning props to make an impact in this afternoon's NPC quarter-final against Tasman in Tauranga

11 October 2025

Pasilio Tosi and Tevita Mafileo have been released by the All Blacks to play, with the latter coming off the bench.

Watt says it's a much-needed boost for their front row.

Kick off is at 4:10pm - live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

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11 Oct: Taranaki coach Neil Barnes believes his first five-eighths Josh Jacomb is not ready for the All Blacks yet, heading into tonight's NPC quarter-final against Hawke's Bay in Napier

11 Oct: Otago have knocked out Waikato in the first NPC quarter-final, now it's the turn of Bay of Plenty and Tasman to tussle at Tauranga Domain today

11 Oct: Big wraps from Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt for teenage halfback Charlie Sinton ahead of this afternoon's NPC quarter-final against Tasman in Tauranga

11 Oct: A summer of touch rugby came with a big price tag for ACC

11 Oct: Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals

10 Oct: The NPC quarter-finals kick off in Dunedin tonight, with Otago hoping to continue their rugby resurgence as they host Waikato

10 Oct: The NRL league clubs have reportedly backed the governing body to impose any sanctions on players who defect to the new R360 rugby union competition

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