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Bay of Plenty v Northland
Points Start: Northland +1.5 ($1.87)
Bay of Plenty broke their six-game losing streak with a narrow win in Invercargill last week, but it was by no means a promising performance. The Steamers' lack of form is shown by their 0-7 record ATS across their last seven games.
Northland were dealt a painful hiding by Waikato last week but can climb up to third on the standings with a win. Expect them to do just that on Saturday given BOP's shocking form.
Best roughie
Auckland v North Harbour
Head to Head: North Harbour ($3)
The Battle of the Bridge carries a heap of significance for both sides with a potential top-of-the-table finish at stake for Auckland and a semi-final spot on the line for Harbour.
Harbour have won their last four games by an average of 17 points and with a playoff spot on the line, they are a chance of upsetting Auckland.
Best real wide
Taranaki v Wellington
Winning Team & Margin (10pt): Wellington 21-30 ($5)
There were whispers that the Barrett brothers were keen to suit up for Taranaki for Friday night's game but that has not been allowed by the All Blacks, meaning a usual-looking Bulls side will be taking the field.
That's not good news for a side whose four losses to Premiership sides this season have come by an average of 25 points. Wellington need a bonus point win to secure a semi-final spot and could run riot.
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