Auckland vs Hawke's Bay Predictions - Hawke's Bay to continue strong start to the season with another victory
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- Hawke's Bay have won 5 of their last 6 matches and 2 straight vs Auckland.
- Auckland have lost 4 of their last 5 games and struggled at home.
- Hawke's Bay are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in this NPC clash.
Hawke's Bay have been in fine form in the NPC this season (Getty Images)
Auckland vs Hawke's Bay Predictions
Auckland recorded their first win of their campaign last weekend but have been struggling to consistently win their home games. Hawke's Bay have been on top of their game in the NPC this season and have had success against Auckland recently.
- Hawke's Bay have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures.
- Hawke's Bay have won 3 of their last 5 away games.
- Hawke's Bay have won 2 consecutive matches against Auckland.
- Auckland have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Auckland have lost 5 of their last 7 home games.
Head to Head
Auckland and Hawke's Bay have each won three matches in six meetings in the National Provincial Championship.
Auckland Form
Auckland scored three tries and a conversion in the first half against Wellington last weekend, but trailed 19-17 at half-time.
The team from Eden Park added another three tries and a conversion in the second half to beat Wellington 34-31 at home.
At the start of the NPC season, Auckland travelled to face Canterbury, coming up short, losing 38-31 away from home.
Auckland will be happy to have won at home, as they have been struggling to do so recently, with five defeats in their last seven outings, but they will have to play well to beat Hawke's Bay, as their opponents have been in great touch this season.
Hawke's Bay Form
Hawke's Bay produced a sublime first-half display against Tasman last weekend, scoring five tries and four conversions to lead 33-5 at the break.
Hawke's Bay added three more tries and a conversion to their tally in the second half to crush Tasman 50-19 at home.
Before that, the Magpies started their new National Provincial Championship season with a solid 55-33 away win against Wellington.
Hawke's Bay will be aiming to win for a third consecutive time this season, as they have been in fine form lately, scoring plenty of tries so far, and they have defeated Auckland twice in a row.
Team News
Auckland
Rico Simpson scored a brace against Wellington last weekend.
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Josh Beehre, Ben Ake, and Pita Ahki each crossed the try line in the match.
Stephen Perofeta slotted two conversions in the match.
Starting XV: Ben Ake, Nathaniel Pole, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Liam Hallam-Eames, Joshua Beehre, Randall Baker, Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo, Che Clark, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Stephen Perofeta (CC), Harlyn Saunoa, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele, Payton Spencer, Rico Simpson
Replacements: Jay Fonokalafi, Joshua Fusitua (CC), Sam Davies, Tai Cribb, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Siaosi Ngingingini, Alex Harford, Siale Pahulu
Hawke's Bay Magpies
Hunter Morrison, Lukas Ripley, Tyrone Thompson, Bailyn Sullivan, Sam Smith, Kade Manuel, Kianu Kereru-Symes, and Neria Fomai scored a try each against Tasman last weekend.
Harry Godfrey landed five conversions in the match.
Starting XV: Clement Castets, Tyrone Thompson, Joe Apikotoa, Geoff Cridge, Hunter Morrison, Frank Lochore (C), Cooper Flanders, Tiaki Fabish, Folau Fakatava, Harry Godfrey, Darby Lancaster, Lukas Ripley, Bailyn Sullivan, Neria Fomai, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Kianu Kereru-Symes, Hadlee Hay-Horton, Manahi Goulton, Tom Allen, Vilive Miramira, Connor McLeod, Nic Benn, Will Cole
Verdict
Hawke's Bay have hit the ground running this season and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in their match against Auckland.
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