The Under 85kg National Club Cup is back for 2025 with 45 teams, including four Counties Manukau sides, vying for a spot in the final at Eden Park in September.
The draw was made at Pakuranga Rugby Club last week and the opening round fixtures will take place on July 26.
Papakura will face the Massey Panthers in the opening round, with the game to be held at Papakura.
The Waiuku Bulldogs will host the University Slugs from Auckland, while the Pukekohe Pirates host the Thames Valley Sly Foxes.
Karaka Razzlers have the tough task of taking on the defending champion Pakuranga Black Panthers in the opening round.
Teams play in knock out format until a final on September 27, to be held at Eden Park.
