Canterbury into NPC semis

Despite an error-ridden performance in Christchurch last night, Canterbury managed to eke out a 29-24 victory over Auckland in the first NPC quarterfinal.

The win came at a cost, however, with Canterbury playmaker Fergus Burke suffering a serious leg injury 10 minutes into the game which required him to be carried to the sideline.

Canterbury 29 (Solomon Alaimalo, George Bell, Chay Fihaki, Blair Murray tries; Rameka Poihipi pen, 3 con)

Auckland 24 (Josh Beehre 2, Salesi Rayasi, AJ Lam tries; Zarn Sullivan 2 con). Halftime: 10-7