86 POINTS?! Auckland v Wellington Delivered an NPC Classic (1997)

Two provincial heavyweights produced an unforgettable Eden Park classic in this incredible 1997 NPC showdown. Auckland and Wellington traded tries from everywhere in a breathtaking thriller that featured some of the biggest stars of the early professional era. The Auckland side featured legends like Carlos Spencer, Zinzan Brooke, Brian Lima and Eroni Clarke, while Wellington boasted names including Tana Umaga, Jon Preston, Karl Te Nana and Pumas powerhouse Omar Hasan. ------------------------------------ NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the home of Provincial Rugby on YouTube - covering the NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship. From archive gold to fresh highlights, we’re celebrating 50 years of the NPC in 2026 and the moments that made it. ------------------------------------ Stay up to date with Provincial Rugby through our socials: Instagram -   / bunningsnpc   Facebook -   / provincialrugby   Website - https://www.provincial.rugby/ ------------------------------------ Subscribe:    / @nzprovincialrugby   ------------------------------------ #NPC #Rugby #footy #football #rugbyunion #NewZealandRugby #highlights #videos