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    Auckland will have to endure supporting one of their traditional rivals

    Auckland will have to endure supporting one of their traditional rivals


    The blue and white hoops have maintained their hopes of a Mitre 10 Cup premiership semi-final after beating Taranaki 35-11 in New Plymouth.

    But they'll only hold onto fourth if North Harbour lose to Canterbury tomorrow.

    Prop Marcel Renata says that means cheering on the red and blacks.



    MITRE 10 CUP COVERAGE WITH KENNARD'S HIRE - THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY JOB.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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