Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Predictions & Tips - Hawkes Bay set for fourth consecutive NPC victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Aug 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 26 Aug 2024

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Hawkes Bay has three consecutive wins, each with a bonus point.
Canterbury won their last match against Auckland, increasing their confidence.
Both teams may rotate players due to a tight game schedule.

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Hawkes Bay can make it four wins in a row (Getty Images)

Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Preview

With three wins in the opening three rounds, Hawkes Bay have the ability to upset the odds against a Canterbury side that have not quite clicked yet.

Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Preview
Head to Head
Canterbury Form
Canterbury Injuries & Team News
Hawkes Bay Form
Hawkes Bay Injuries & Team News

Canterbury have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Canterbury have conceded 20+ points in all 3 matches this season.
Hawkes Bay have won their last 3 matches.
Hawkes Bay have won their last 3 matches with a bonus point.

Head to Head

Canterbury won their last match in 2022 against Hawkes Bay but they two sides have shared two wins apiece over the last four.

Canterbury Form

After three rounds, Canterbury are sixth on the NPC table with two wins and a defeat. There is very little to separate them from the teams above them, but they will need to win this home fixture to stay in touch.

Canterbury began the season with a 34-21 home win over Northland before losing 22-7 at Tasman. Last weekend, Canterbury bounced back in superb fashion, winning 27-21 away against Auckland.

That result will give them plenty of confidence heading into this midweek fixture.

Canterbury Injuries & Team News

Canterbury had a tough battle this past weekend against Auckland and may opt to rest players given the short turnaround time.

Hawkes Bay Form

Hawkes Bay have made a flying start to the season with three successive wins. They are on 15 points, just two behind Bay of Plenty at the top with a game in hand.

After ending the 2023 season as NPC runners-up, Hawkes Bay have begun this season in a determined mood. They beat North Harbour 41-32 in round one before seeing off Southland 31-17 at home.

This past weekend, The Bay were back at home, beating Northland 55-30 to gain their third successive bonus point victory.

Hawkes Bay Injuries & Team News

Hawkes Bay rested some players this past weekend to keep them fresh for this midweek encounter. Expect them to make a few changes to the side.

Verdict

Canterbury v Hawkes Bay

I am backing Hawkes Bay to win and cover the handicap.

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