League: Heavyweights in clash of the round

Pikiao's Pirikawana Taiatini swerves to avoid a tackler. Pikiao meet Pacific tomorrow. Photo / File

Pikiao and Pacific will meet for the first time this season in a re-match of the 2013 grand final.

Tomorrow's titanic clash in Tokoroa will see both teams put their undefeated records on the line.

The Bay of Plenty District Rugby League premier competition enters round five this weekend with three matches being played in Rotorua, Tokoroa and Mangakino.

The pick of the round will be the match between the two heavyweights in Tokoroa.

It is a chance at redemption for Rotorua club Pikiao, who lost the grand final last year to Pacific (Tokoroa).

In the other premier games, Ngongotaha will go in as favourites against Central (Rotorua) at Puketawhero Park and Mangakino will host Taupo.

Forestland have the bye this weekend.

The round five matches will also give players a chance to impress leading into the Town versus Country trials next month.

In reserve grade, Pikiao Reserves host Tauhara, Pikiao Seniors host Turangi and Reporoa host Pacific.

Bay of Plenty District Rugby League draw tomorrow:

Premier grade: Ngongotaha v Central, Puketawhero Park; Pacific v Pikiao, Memorial Park; Mangakino v Taupo, Mangakino; Forestland bye.
Reserve grade: Pikiao Res v Tauhara, Puketawhero Park; Pikiao Snrs v Turangi, Puketawhero Park; Reporoa v Pacific, Reporoa; Putaruru bye.