Pukekohe and Karaka will battle out top spot at the midway point of the McNamara Cup round robin stage when they meet at Colin Lawrie Fields on Saturday.
Karaka have won five from five while Pukekohe’s only loss was last week to Patumahoe.
“Pukekohe are always pretty organised on defense and do work hard,” Karaka coach Craig Hill said.
“The challenge for us is how to break that down.
“The set piece battle will be an interesting part of the game, whoever can dominate that area of the game will go a long way to winning the game.”
Ardmore Marist hosts Bombay at Bruce Pulman Park in the only other fixture of the weekend – with a spot in the top four up for grabs.
Papakura’s midweek withdrawal means Manurewa will get a walk-over win.
Unbeaten Weymouth hosts Te Kauwhata in a classic Sid Marshall Shield clash at Laurie Gibbons Reserve.
Maramarua and Onewhero meet at Maramarua while Manurewa heads to Drury.
Waiuku hosts Tuakau while Puni and Te Kohanga battle it out in Puni.
In Massey Cup U21 action, Waiuku hosts Manurewa, Ardmore Marist travels to Pukekohe and Patumahoe hosts Karaka.
Patumahoe heads to Manurewa in Bright Cup U19 play while Rua North hosts Waiuku and Ardmore Marist hosts College Rifles.
The U85kg grade sees Waiuku and Karaka meet at Rugby Park in Waiuku, Bombay hosts Drury, Pukekohe travels to Hamilton Marist, Beachlands Maraetai heads to Fraser Tech while Patumahoe is on the road against the Cattle Dogs.
