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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt is calling for his side to stamp their mark early in the NPC rugby campaign

    Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt is calling for his side to stamp their mark early in the NPC rugby campaign


    They're coming off an opening round win over Waikato heading into tonight's clash against Counties Manukau, as they look to become the first team to be 2 and 0 this season.

    Watt wants to see a repeat of their first-up win.



    Kickoff is at five past seven - live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartradio.

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