All Blacks return to Canterbury line-up for NPC final

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 4:05pm

In this story All Blacks, Canterbury, Dave Rennie, Leroy Carter, Brodie McAlister, George Bell

Chay Fihaki, George Bell, and Jamie Hannah will bolster Canterbury for Monday's NPC final against Northland. The defending champions are seeking consecutive titles in the Christchurch match.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 Oct, 4:00pm

   All Blacks back in red and black for NPC final (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 21 Oct, 4:05pm

   Canterbury’s NPC title defence boosted by inclusion of three All Blacks for final against Northland (opens in new tab)