The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Taranaki won 3.
- Taranaki may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Canterbury is seen as the favorite.
- In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Taranaki won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 318:417. (average 22.7:29.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Taranaki won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 114:100. (average 22.8:20).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | North Harbour | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 346:231 | 35 |
| 2 | Canterbury | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 289:228 | 34 |
| 3 | Northland | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 316:194 | 33 |
| 4 | Hawke's Bay | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 317:208 | 32 |
| 5 | Otago | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 341:241 | 32 |
| 6 | Tasman | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 298:286 | 26 |
| 7 | Waikato | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 257:242 | 24 |
| 8 | Manawatu | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 260:310 | 24 |
| 9 | Taranaki | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 224:197 | 24 |
| 10 | Bay of Plenty | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 220:279 | 22 |
| 11 | Auckland | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 247:285 | 19 |
| 12 | Counties Manukau | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 240:345 | 16 |
| 13 | Southland | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 226:338 | 13 |
| 14 | Wellington | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 203:400 | 6 |
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