BNZ Northern Kāhu
If you THINK the Kāhu love leading the way and setting new records in Tauihi THEN they have a record coming up that they will definitely want to avoid! Never before has the Kāhu lost three games in a row, but after successive losses to the Pouākai and Queens, the Kāhu will enter unfamiliar territory in R8 when they travel to Dunedin on Thursday night to play the resurgent Hoiho - a loss in the deep south will hand the Kāhu a new (unwanted) record.
ANZCO Tokomanawa Queens
If you THINK the Queens love delivering thrills and spills THEN season 2024 is a bit like a day at Disneyland. With a 5-3 record, the Queens average winning margin is 5.8 points, while their average losing margin is 5 points. Starp yourself in for the final month of the season because it could a wild ride if you're a Queens fan.
The Northern Group Tauranga Whai
If you THINK the Whai will be searching for answers after a big loss to the Pouākai THEN it will start with trying to figure out how they couldn't convert 28 offensive rebounds and a staggering 27 more shots into a win. In fact, despite the lopsided stats, the Whai never even led the game. Next up is a clash with the Kāhu and a loss could place the Whai in a perilous position with regards to their Final 4 aspirations.
