With nine points to spare over fifth-placed MCOB, Wanganui men's hockey team TCOB look a shoo-in for the Manawatu semis - but coach Les Wilson wants to make absolutely sure.
And that means winning everything that remains - two of the matches against joint leaders HSHC (today, Palmerston North 4.30pm) and Massey. The other is against Palmerston North Boys High School.
It looks a bit of a tall order, but Wilson says he expects his players to stand up and show exactly why they should be selected in the Wanganui rep men's hockey team for next month's national tournament.
TCOB and HSHC have met twice this season, the Wanganui side winning a pre-competition match but losing 2-5 at Palmerston North in the competition. Second time up, TCOB find themselves in Palmerston North again in the 4.30pm slot - not one greatly loved by Wanganui teams.
"The potential is there to score nine more points," Wilson said, "and that's what we will be looking at."