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Dalton Papalii of Counties Manukau is tackled during the round three NPC match between Waikato and Counties Manukau at FMG Stadium Waikato, on August 17, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Counties Manukau look to 'match fire with fire' in Canterbury clash

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 9:03am

The last Auckland NPC team standing, Counties Manukau is faced with a huge task.

They’re travelling down south to take on the number one seed Canterbury in the fourth quarter final this Sunday afternoon.

They started rough, losing their first five games but turned it around, winning five on the bounce and scoring at least 48 points in each of the last four games – including a massive win against Tasman last night to lock themselves into the playoffs.

Dalton Papali'i is playing number 8 on Sunday afternoon for the Steelers, and he spoke with D'Arcy to preview the match.

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