The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Auckland won 2.
- Auckland has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Counties Manukau has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Auckland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Auckland will hold a modest advantage in this match.
- In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Auckland won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 212:222. (average 23.6:24.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Auckland won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 93:87. (average 23.3:21.8).
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | Canterbury | Waikato | 62 : 26 |
| 2 | North Harbour | Taranaki | 31 : 50 |
| 3 | Northland | Tasman | 26 : 21 |
| 4 | Otago | Hawke's Bay | 50 : 14 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Canterbury | Taranaki | 38 : 28 |
| 2 | Northland | Otago | 38 : 19 |
Final
| 1 | Canterbury | Northland |





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