So we now know the semi-finalists for the Air New Zealand Cup. We got one prediction wrong as all the home sides took advantage of the fact and won through to the semis. We had expected Waikato to turn over Hawke’s Bay, which was not to be although it was the most competitive of any of the match’s

Quarter Final Results

QF1 Auckland 30-10 Taranaki
QF2 Canterbury 44-6 Otago
QF3 Wellington 45-3 Southland
QF4 Hawke’s Bay 38-31 Waikato

Semi Final Fixtures

Friday 12 Oct SF1 Canterbury v Wellington Christchurch KO 7:35 pm local time
Saturday 13 Oct SF2 Auckland v Hawke’s Bay Auckland KO 7:35 pm local time

We cannot see any other conclusion than home wins, though expect Wellington to run Canterbury close.