NPC semi finals

Bay of Plenty Steamers at practice this week before tonight's semifinal against Canterbury at Orangetheory Stadium. Photo: BOP Rugby. The Bay of Plenty Steamers ...

We have no intention of slowing down and will aim to make history for the province. However, I just want to say how proud I’ve been as a coach to be able to coach such a great bunch of lads. Although their presence will be missed, the Steamers coaching group have 100% faith in the men that will take their place. Canterbury has been the form team of the competition, winning 9 of their 10 round-robin games and finishing 8 points clear of any other team. “Unfortunate injuries mean that Nikora, Kaleb and Inga cannot play this weekend. “This week has been about us, making sure we don’t get too caught up in the occasion and enjoying the opportunity that we get to play in an NPC semi-final as they don’t come around too often.”