Southland remained top of the ITM Cup standings with their fifth successive win on Friday to remain unbeaten in the competition.
The Stags held off a spirited Tasman side on Friday night and sit two points ahead of Wellington who won their third straight with victory over Northland.
Taranaki and Canterbury, who both had wins in week five, round out the top four while Otago sit at the bottom of the table with just one point.
RECAPS
Yesterday:
Dagg a standout in Magpies' first win
Masaga hattrick secures Steamers victory
Saturday:
Counties back to earth with resounding splat
Northland on song but their encore hits the wrong note
Friday:
Southland maintain unbeaten record
Thursday:
Otago's woes worsen at Carisbrook
Standings after five rounds:
| P | W | D | L | Pt | |
| Southland | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Wellington | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 |
| Taranaki | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| Canterbury | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Counties Manukau | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Auckland | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Waikato | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Bay of Plenty | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Northland | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Tasman | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| North Harbour | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Hawke's Bay | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Manawatu | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Otago | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
