Northland's twice come from behind to upset Otago and advance to the final of the Mitre 10 Cup's championship division

The Taniwha trailed 12-10 at halftime and then 19-18 with 10 minutes to go, before tries to Sam Nock and Matt Matich clinched the 32-19 victory in Dunedin.

It's the first time Northland's reached the championship final since the division was created in 2011.

Lock Josh Goodhue explains why they were successful.



Hawke's Bay and Taranaki meet in the other semi this afternoon.

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