Tasman's unbeaten record in the NPC will go on the line again when they face Waikato this afternoon

The Mako have won six straight - while the Mooloos come into the contest off a 45-point win over Hawke's Bay.

Assistant coach Hoani MacDonald says the Ranfurly Shield holders respect what Waikato are capable of.



Kickoff in Hamilton's at 1:05.

Elsewhere - Auckland host Southland at Eden Park and last placed Manawatu take on Otago in Palmerston North.

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