Here are all the results from the week 9 games, which have confirmed either 1st or 2nd spot for Auckland and Canterbury. Wellington seem certain to take 3rd place as they face Bay of Plenty second bottom, a game they should win, anyway they have a much better points difference than Hawkes Bay who should secure the full 5 points in this weekends fixture away to Manawatu and so the last home place.

Wellington v Taranaki 53-12
Tasman v Canterbury 14-21
Auckland v Otago 32-21
Southland v Manawatu 30-11
Hawke’s Bay v Waikato 30-26
North Harbour v Bay of Plenty 42-24
Northland v Counties Manukau 20-10

Final round games

Otago v Tasman
North Harbour v Southland
Bay of Plenty v Wellington
Waikato v Northland
Manawatu v Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury v Auckland
Counties Manukau v Taranaki

Picks for week 10

The major highlight for week 10 is the top spot decider game with Canterbury hosting Auckland. A game we see Canterbury shading thanks to home advantage. Other games with impact will be North Harbour with a must win game against Southland, as Taranaki should secure 5 points against Counties Manukau.

Final 8 Prediction

Canterbury
Auckland
Wellington
Hawkes Bay
Waikato
Southland
Taranaki
Otago