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Tasman vs Auckland Predictions & Tips - Auckland can get close against in-form Tasman

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Last updated: 01 Oct 2024
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  • Tasman: 7 wins in 8 matches, rested players last weekend.
  • Auckland: Won 3 of last 4, needs to win both remaining games.
  • Key injuries: Tasman rested key players, Auckland may risk players.
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Auckland can challenge Tasman in must-win game (Getty Images)

Tasman vs Auckland Preview


Tasman have been the form team of the tournament with just one defeat in eight games. However, while Auckland started poorly, they have won three of their last four. This could be a really good contest.
  • Tasman vs Auckland Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Tasman Form
  • Tasman Injuries & Team News
  • Auckland Form
  • Auckland Injuries & Team News

  • Tasman have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
  • Tasman beat Auckland in their last meeting.
  • Auckland have won 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


Tasman have been victorious in three of their last five games against Auckland.

Tasman Form


Tasman go into this fixture third on the table but still have two games remaining. Should they win this fixture, they will go into the final round at the weekend top of the table.

Up until this past weekend, Tasman were the only unbeaten side left in the NPC having won seven from seven. However, they rested players at Otago on Saturday due to this midweek fixture, a match they lost 47-31.

The result will be disappointing for Tasman, but the performance wasn’t bad, considering the changes made. They are still the form side of the competition and will certainly have their eyes on the top.

Tasman Injuries & Team News


Tasman rested quite a few players this past weekend and they should all return for this encounter.

Auckland Form


Auckland have had a very poor season by their standards. Going into the competition, they were among the favourites for the title, but they find themselves down in 11th with three wins from eight.

It was their poor start that cost them dearly, losing their first four games. With three wins from four since, their form has somewhat improved.

Three successive wins over North Harbour, Northland and Southland got Auckland back on track, but this past weekend they went down 36-35 at Hawkes Bay.

They are still in the running for a top eight finish but with four points separating them and eighth, they will need to win both of their remaining games.

Auckland Injuries & Team News


Auckland game within a whisker of victory at the weekend. They may have to risk some more players in this must-win game.

Verdict

I am backing Auckland to get within 12 points in this fixture.

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