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Manawatu vs Taranaki Predictions - Taranaki to win three on the trot

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 09 Sep 2026

Brad Newcomb 09 Sep 2026

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Taranaki have won 10 consecutive games vs Manawatu.
Manawatu struggle at home, losing 4 straight vs Taranaki.
Taranaki predicted to cover -10.5 handicap in this upcoming clash.

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Taranaki are on a lengthy winning streak against Manawatu (Getty Images)

Manawatu have had some success lately but often lose to Taranaki in the NPC. Taranaki have won back-to-back fixtures and are on a lengthy winning streak against Manawatu.

Taranaki have won 2 of their last 3 fixtures.
Taranaki have won 10 consecutive matches against Manawatu.
Manawatu have lost 3 of their last 5 home games.
Manawatu have lost 4 consecutive home matches to Taranaki.

Head to Head

Taranaki have a commanding lead over Manawatu, with 11 victories to two in 13 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Manawatu Form

The Manawatu Turbos had no answer in the first half against Bay of Plenty last weekend, going into the break trailing 12-0.

However, Manawatu were outstanding in the second half, scoring four tries, three conversions and a penalty to register a 29-12 away win over Bay of Plenty.

Earlier in the NPC campaign, the Turbos lost 40-14 to Northland away from home, edged Southland 36-35 at home and lost 29-27 to Otago at home and 59-77 to Hawke's Bay away from home before beating North Harbour 43-40 at home.

Manawatu are 10th in the National Provincial Championship standings with 16 points after six games.

Manawatu will be happy to have ended their poor run of form on the road in their previous fixture but they face one of their bogey teams in the league, having suffered ten consecutive defeats to Taranaki.

Taranaki Form

Taranaki scored two converted tries in the first half against Auckland last weekend to lead 14-7 at half-time.

The Bulls added two converted tries to their tally in the second stanza to secure a 28-12 home victory against Auckland.

Before that result, Taranaki defeated Counties Manukau 20-5 away from home and lost 38-32 at home to Waikato, 42-0 to Northland, and 28-24 to Bay of Plenty away from home before defeating Canterbury at home.

The Taranaki Bulls are 8th in the National Provincial Championship table with 18 points after six rounds.

Taranaki have found some form lately and will fancy their chances of securing all the points when taking on Manawatu away from home, having defeated their hosts four consecutive times in their backyard.

Team News

Manawatu Turbos

Mosese Bason, Joseph Gavigan, Feleti Sae-Taʻufoʻou, and Rory Woods scored a try each against Bay of Plenty last weekend.

Reece MacDonald landed two conversions and a penalty in the match, while George Worboys kicked over a conversion.

Starting XV: Joseph Gavigan, Raymond Tuputupu, Logan Wallace, Robertulame Dolokoto, Liam Pratt, Feleti Sae Ta’uf’Ou, Reuben Allen, Rory Woods, Bryn Wilson, George Wor Harley, Taine Roriri, Te Kamaka Howden (C), Mosese Bason, Brayden Iose, Doug Philipson, Reece Macdonald, John Taufuelu, James Tofa, Kyle Brown, Taniela Filimone, Drew Wild

Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Liam Pratt, Feleti Sae Ta’uf’Ou, Reuben Allen, Rory Woods, Bryn Wilson, George Worboys, Ngani Laumape

Taranaki Bulls

JJ Pokai scored a brace against Auckland last weekend.

Scott Jury and Kini Naholo contributed a try each.

Sam Clarke slotted three conversions in the match, while Jamie Viljoen kicked over a conversion.

Starting XV: Perry Lawrence, Zach Landon-Lane, Marika Parker, Scott Jury, Jayden Sa, Arese Poliko, Michael Loft, Kaylum Boshier (C), Quintony Ngatai, Sam Clarke, Willem Ratu, Daniel Rona, Meihana Grindlay, Vereniki Tikosolomone, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: JJ Pokai, Jared Profit, Reuben O’Neill, Jesse Parete, Sage Walters-Hansen, Tai Mildon, Jamie Viljoen, Seta Tamanivalu

Verdict

Manawatu v Taranaki

Taranaki have a tremendous record against Manawatu in the NPC lately and are tipped to cover the -10.5 handicap.

Taranaki -10.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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