There are just three undefeated teams remaining in the competition after round two – Hawke’s Bay, Waikato and Canterbury – a sign of how close the scorelines have been thus far.
Elsewhere in Hilux NPC round three action, the Wellington Lions go in search of their maiden victory this season against North Harbour, and Tasman looks to get back to winning ways against Counties Manukau.
Find all the key match information and team lists below.
Wellington v North Harbour
Thursday 13 August
7.10pm, Hnry Stadium
Referee: Mike Winter.
Northland v Taranaki
Friday 14 August
7.10pm, Semenoff Stadium
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr.
Canterbury v Bay Of Plenty
Saturday 15 August
2.05pm, One NZ Stadium
Referee: James Doleman.
Auckland v Hawke’s Bay
Saturday 15 August
5.05pm, Eden Park
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe.
Manawatū v Otago
Saturday 15 August
7.10pm, Central Energy Trust Arena
Referee: Warwick Lahmert.
Southland v Waikato
Sunday 16 August
2.05pm, Invercargill Rugby Park
Referee: Fraser Hannon.
Counties Manukau v Tasman
Sunday 16 August
5.05pm, Navigation Homes Stadium
Referee: Nick Hogan.