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Taranaki vs Auckland Predictions - Taranaki set to secure back-to-back victories

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 02 Sep 2026

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Brad Newcomb 02 Sep 2026

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Taranaki are strong at home, winning 3 of last 4.
Auckland have lost 4 straight away matches.
Taranaki are predicted to cover the -9.5 handicap.

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Taranaki have had success against Auckland in recent clashes (Getty Images)

Taranaki bounced back to form in their previous NPC fixture and have had success against Auckland in recent clashes. Auckland have struggled to win their matches this season and are on a losing streak away from home.

Taranaki have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Taranaki have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Taranaki have won 2 consecutive games against Auckland.
Auckland have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Auckland have lost 4 consecutive away games.

Head to Head

Taranaki and Auckland have won seven matches apiece in 14 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.

Taranaki Form

Taranaki scored three converted tries in the first half against Canterbury last weekend to lead 21-7 at half-time.

The Bulls added three tries and two conversions in the second stanza to secure a comfortable 40-26 home win over Canterbury.

Earlier in their campaign, Taranaki defeated Counties Manukau 20-5 away from home before losing 38-32 at home to Waikato, 42-0 to Northland, and 28-24 to Bay of Plenty away from home, respectively.

The Taranaki Bulls are 9th in the National Provincial Championship table with 13 points after five rounds.

Taranaki will be pleased with their recent performance and have an opportunity to secure more points when they host a struggling Auckland side that has lost four in a row on the road.

Auckland Form

Auckland scored a solitary try in the first half against Bay of Plenty last weekend, going into the break trailing 12-5.

In the second half, Auckland added two converted tries to their points tally, but came up short, losing 22-19 at home to Bay of Plenty.

Before that, the team from Eden Park lost 38-31 to Canterbury away from home and beat Wellington 34-31 at home before they lost 44-31 at home to Hawke's Bay, and 27-19 away to North Harbour.

Auckland are ninth in the National Provincial Championship standings with nine points from five matches.

Auckland must find a way to start winning their fixtures if they have intentions of reaching the season-ending play-offs; however, they have failed to beat Taranaki in their last two meetings.

Team News

Taranaki Bulls

Kaylum Boshier scored a brace against Canterbury last weekend.

Sam Clarke, Josefa Namosimalua, Zach Landon-Lane, and Willem Ratu each scored in the match.

Sam Clarke slotted five conversions.

Starting XV: Jared Proffit, JJ Pokai, Marika Parker, Scott Jury, Jesse Parete, Josefa Namosimalua, Michael Loft, Kaylum Boshier (C), Quinton Ngatai, Sam Clarke, Kini Naholo, Daniel Rona, Meihana Grindlay, Vereniki Tikoisolomone, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Zach Landon-Lane, Perry Lawrence, Dane Johnston, Jayden Sa, Sage Walters-Hansen, Tai Milden, Jamie Viljoen, Seta Tamanivalu

Auckland

Tevita Latu, Titi Nofoagatotoa, and Payton Spencer scored a try each against Bay of Plenty last weekend.

Alex Harford landed two conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Joshua Fusitu’a (C), Soane Vikena, Angus Ta’avao-Matau, Tai Cribb, Liam Hallam-Eames, Randall Baker, Caleb Woodley, Titi Nofoagatotoa, James Arscott, Alex Harford, Harlyn Saunoa, Xavi Taele, Tevita Latu, Payton Spencer, Rico Simpson

Replacements: Nathaniel Pole, Ben Ake, Sam Davies, Ofa Topeni, Che Clark, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Garouw Basson, Xavier Tito-Harris

Verdict

Taranaki v Auckland

Taranaki play their best rugby at home and are tipped to cover the -9.5 handicap in their NPC match against Auckland.

Taranaki -9.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

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Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

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