The Consolation rugby series for both Tasman Tanning Premier and Senior competitions will be going ahead this afternoon as all teams were able to front with close to full squads for their semifinals.
After the disappointment of 2013 where both Premier Consolation playoffs were scrapped, along with one of the Senior games, due to a shortage of player numbers, there was concern of a repeat when Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist pulled out of their game with Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau last weekend.
However, Utiku Old Boys moved up to eighth place and will now play Harvey Round Motors in Ratana, while Kaierau host Speirs Food Marton at the Country Club, both games at 2pm.
The only concern during the week was Marton may not have had a full complement of players for their match. However, WRFU club development officer JB Phillips said the Marton seniors consolation game with Taihape at Marton Park has now been moved from the 1pm kickoff back to 11am.
This will allow a few of the Senior squad to then drive to the Country Club to fill in the bench in the Premier game.