Thomas Umaga-Jensen of Otago scores during Canterbury v Otago, NPC Final rugby union match at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.

Thomas Umaga-Jensen scores a try for Dunedin.
Photo: Photosport

This year’s NPC final looms as a southern classic, with Canterbury hosting Otago in Christchurch.

Both sides have been very good this season and thoroughly deserve their spots in the final, with Otago looking to score the NPC/Ranfurly Shield double, after taking the ‘Log O’ Wood’ off Canterbury last month.

Kickoff at Apollo Projects Stadium at 4.05pm.

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Tom Christie of Canterbury scores a try in the tackle of Joseva Tamani of Otago during the NPC and Ranfurly Shield Rugby match.

Tom Christie of Canterbury scores a try in the tackle of Joseva Tamani of Otago during the NPC and Ranfurly Shield Rugby match.
Photo: Photosport