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Live updates: NPC final, Canterbury v Northland

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Chay Fihaki of Canterbury. (Source: Photosport)

Canterbury take on Northland in the NPC final in Christchurch.

Northland are appearing in their first NPC final after beating Otago 38-19 in the semifinal, while Canterbury booked their place with a 38-28 win over Taranaki.

Watch live on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ and follow live updates of Monday's final, starting at 2.05pm, below.

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