The Bay of Plenty Steamers v Wellington Bunnings Warehouse NPC game, originally scheduled for 7.05pm, will now kick off at 2.05pm on the 2^nd October at Rotorua International Stadium.
 
With the aim of attracting a big crowd for the Steamers game and avoiding the clash with the All Blacks v South Africa game, the game will now take place in the sunshine of Rotorua which will no doubt be attractive to Steamers fans and whanau.
 
Rotorua Lakes Council are really pleased with the change.

"This will be the first afternoon game we have had for a number of years and with the game also being later in the season in October, this is shaping as an excellent family event for our community" said Steve Watene, Rotorua Lakes Council, Sports & Events Manager.
 
Neil Alton, Bay of Plenty Rugby, Partnerships & Engagement Manager, says "this day game versus one of the heavy weights of provincial rugby is going to be a highlight of the Bunnings NPC season. We look forward to working with the Rotorua Community to make this event a huge success."
  
Bay of Plenty Steamers 2021 Bunnings Warehouse NPC Draw
Bay of Plenty v Tasman, Sunday 8th August, 2.05pm, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Southland v Bay of Plenty, Sunday 15th August, 2.05pm, Rugby Park, Invercargill
Auckland v Bay of Plenty, Saturday 21st  August, 7.05pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Bay of Plenty v Northland, Sunday 29th August, 2.05pm, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty v Waikato, Saturday 4th September, 2.05pm, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Canterbury v Bay of Plenty, Sunday 12th September, 2.05pm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Hawke’s Bay v Bay of Plenty, Sunday 19th September, 2.05pm, McLean Park, Napier
Bay of Plenty v Taranaki, Sunday 26th September, 4.35pm, Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty v Wellington, Saturday 2nd October, 2.05pm, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Counties Manukau v Bay of Plenty, Sunday 10th October, 4.35pm, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Semi-Finals: Friday 15th October – Saturday 16th October
Bunnings Warehouse NPC Premiership Final: Saturday 23rd October

For more information on the 2021 Farah Palmer Cup and Bunnings Warehouse NPC on our website click here.

Article added: Saturday 29 May 2021