Pepesana Patafilo of Wellington. Photo: Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz
Auckland and Wellington open up this year's NPC from Eden Park. Both will be gunning for the title and have named strong squads, kick-off is at 7.35pm NZT.
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