Bancroft signed a deal to play for Northland in the 2010 and 2011 ITM Cup which saw him line up alongside the likes of All Black Rene Ranger, Jared Payne and Bronson Murray.
Bancroft secured a spot in Northland's squad for the 2010 and 2011 ITM Cup tournaments, playing alongside renowned rugby union players like Rene Ranger, Jared Payne, and Bronson Murray.