ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai
If you THINK the Pouākai are primed for finals THEN you just wait until you see their fans pack Cowles Stadium this Saturday night when the Queens return to pay them a visit. It's been a successful year in Christchurch with one title already (Rams) and now all eyes are on the Pouākai - not to get ahead of ourselves but if the Pouākai beat the Queens this Saturday - guess where this year's Tauhi grand final will be played? Hello Cowles!
ANZCO Tokomanawa Queens
If you THINK the Queens will be easy prey in the Final 4 THEN they certainly made a few people sit-up and take notice with a massive win over the Kāhu to close out the regular season. Now the Queens head back to Christchurch to take on a team they are yet to beat this season. However, perhaps a look back at their first three quarters against the Pouākai in their first clash this season will provide some answers - that was the game the Queens led by 19 points with 12 minutes to play. Unlock some of that magic and an upset might be on the cards.
BNZ Northern Kāhu
If you THINK the Kāhu are the same force they were in 2023 THEN they will need to do a bit more convincing over the next 10 days. The Kāhu have lost four of their last six games and finished the regular season with their biggest ever Tauihi loss (19 points). Next up they face the red-hot Whai with a spot in the grand final on the line - all roads lead to Eventfinda Stadium this Sunday afternoon. Time for the dynamic trio of Davidson, Thomas and Tupaea to do their thing.
