Sonny Bill Williams is not getting too far ahead of himself, at least publicly, shutting down talk of his certain All Blacks call-up for the November tour.

Counties-Manukau managed their first win over Wellington since 2010, hammering one nail in the capital's 2014 rugby coffin.

Manawatu confirmed their lofty position at the top of the ITM Cup Championship table with a decisive victory in Palmerston North

Counties Manukau are steeling themselves for their first stern Ranfurly Shield defence of the season in Pukekohe this afternoon.