The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Tasman at 1.31 — an implied 71% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Auckland: opened 3.40, closed 3.55 (26%)
• Tasman: opened 1.33, closed 1.31 (71%)
• Draw: opened 26.00, closed 29.00 (3%)

Auckland — recent form

• 2026-08-28Auckland 19-22 Bay of Plenty
• 2026-08-15Auckland 31-41 Hawke's Bay

Tasman — recent form

• 2026-09-11Otago 50-33 Tasman
• 2026-09-05Tasman 42-28 Wellington
• 2026-08-30Northland 20-10 Tasman
• 2026-08-16Counties Manukau 35-50 Tasman