Wellington looking to steal the Log ‘O’ Wood off the Magpies, while they are looking to lock it up for the summer. The other intriguing battle will be in Blenheim on Saturday night, where Tasman face Canterbury, who uncharacteristically find themselves on the bottom of the Premiership ladder. It will be a tough battle, with Tasman currently in second place.
WEEK 9: Mitre 10 Cup Downer Match Appointments:
Southland v Otago
Friday 6 November
7.05pm, Rugby Park Invercargill
Downer Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistants: James McMath & Taylor Swan
Auckland v Northland
Saturday 7 November
2.05pm, Eden Park Auckland
Downer Referee: Nick Briant
Assistants: TBC
North Harbour v Counties Manukau
Saturday 7 November
4.35pm, North Harbour Stadium
Downer Referee: Cam Stone
Assistants: Kyle Lagerwall & Dean Harris
Tasman v Canterbury
Saturday 7 November
7.05pm, Lansdowne Park Blenheim
Downer Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistants: Steff James & Kane Hames
Hawke’s Bay v Wellington (Ranfurly Shield)
Sunday 8 November
2.05pm, McLean Park Napier
Downer Referee: Richard Kelly
Assistants: Stu Catley & Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
Waikato v Bay of Plenty
Sunday 8 November
2.05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato
Downer Referee: Dan Waenga
Assistants: Grant Stuart & Ben Woolerton
Manawatu v Taranaki
Sunday 8 November
4.35pm, Manfeild Feilding
Downer Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistants: TBC