After consecutive losses in June, Kahukura have put together a run of quality performances to claim a Division 1 semifinal spot.
In the last month they have taken on and conquered Katikati, Papamoa, Rangiuru and Waimana to secure fourth place and a trip to first-placed Te Teko in the semifinals today.Te Teko have won seven out of seven games in the round robin, including a 33-17 win over Kahukura in round two, and finished with a points difference of +202.
Kahukura coach Wayne Fell said his side had trained well this week and were feeling "pretty confident".
"We're struggling a bit in the front row but we've just got to front up tomorrow, the boys are pretty upbeat.
"We haven't beaten them this year so we'll certainly be the underdogs. There will be a big crowd there so they'll have a fair advantage.