To today's final-round men's NPC action..

Wellington have gone top above Tasman, for now, after a tremendous comeback at home against Hawke's Bay.

The Lions roared back from 21-nil down to beat the Magpies 46-28.

Tasman can regain top spot and top seeding in the post-season if they can hold on to the Ranfurly Shield, in tomorrow's defence at home to Taranaki.

All Blacks bench power's helped propel Counties Manukau into the playoffs positions... halfback Cam Roigard made a statement in his return from injury, scoring a double while flanker Dalton Papali'i also dotted down as the Steelers won 45-26 away over Manawatu.

Test wing Mark Tele'a couldn't prevent North Harbour's season ending in an away defeat to Southland... the Stags finished their campaign with a big 59-35 win in Invercargill.

Canterbury are now ninth... and must get at least a bonus point against Waikato tonight in Christchurch.

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