League: Auckland, Canterbury in final

Canterbury will host Auckland in the national rugby league final after both won contrasting semifinals over the weekend.

Bartercard Cup top qualifiers Canterbury pipped Wellington 20-17 in Christchurch today after trailing 10-6 at halftime, scoring four tries to three in an even contest.

Coached by former Kiwis prop Brent Stuart, Canterbury maintained their unbeaten record but will have their hands full against an Auckland side who thumped Waikato 60-4 in Auckland yesterday.

Henry Heta scored three of their 12 tries while doubles went to Cody Walker and James Blackwell.

Canterbury beat Auckland 32-30 in their meeting earlier this season.

- NZPA