Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Predictions - Hawkes Bay to challenge Canterbury in NPC semi-final

The upcoming clash between Canterbury and Hawkes Bay sees Canterbury as the favorites, with a betting handicap of -7.5 in their favor. Canterbury has shown some vulnerability in their recent performance, having failed to maintain the momentum from early successes. Conversely, Hawkes Bay has won five of their last six matches, indicating strong form. Despite Canterbury's home advantage and a previous win over Hawkes Bay, observers anticipate a fierce competition. The recommendation is to back Hawkes Bay to challenge Canterbury strongly, potentially staying within the -7.5 margin.