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Both Taranaki and Canterbury they got a huge boost ahead of Sunday afternoon Hilux NPC semi-final, which sees the return of Josh Jacomb and Jamie Hannah New Zealand early.
The duo missed All black people selections for both Bledisloe Cup Tests but were in the 34-man squad that traveled to Sydney ahead of the second Test match against the Wallabies.
But the All Blacks confirmed on Sunday morning that the duo would feature for their respective franchises, having flown home straight after the warm-up at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.
Jacomb’s final appearance for Taranaki was in their home win over Hawke’s Bay, which featured Scott and Beauden Barrett at Jarred Profit Stadium.
Hannah also missed a period of time as she was called up to the All Blacks squad for a third time in 2026, with her final appearance in red and black coming in their 34-21 home win over Southland.
All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes confirmed to the media in Sydney on Saturday night that Northland’s Simon Parker will suit up for Taniwha in the Hilux NPC final.
“Absolutely, he is (parker) he a flight tomorrow (Sunday). We are had an attitude everything the way together that we will support the competitions where we can, and so respect the NPC. We tried to release as many players as possible.
“The NPC there is gone down below great weapons at the moment. Anyone was in condition that beat anyone, and so satisfied that Monster had the season they are had.
“BTue yes, for the Canterbury guys and the Taranaki guys. I hope they to have a good the game tomorrow and that the right team is coming out he top.”
The Northland Taniwha will host Taranaki Bulls were due to beat Canterbury on Sunday afternoon, while they will travel to Christchurch to face Canterbury if Alex Robertson’s side win the home final over Taranaki.
