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 joined Northland for the 2010 and 2011 ITM Cup campaigns, teaming up with well-known rugby stars including All Black Rene Ranger, Jared Payne, and Bronson Murray.