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Who are you backing for Week Six?

We are hitting the half week mark of our competition, and its offering some hot games tonight!

NZCT Thomson Division One

Top 8 Clashes

Christ’s vs Shirley: Two of three unbeaten teams are battling it out at Hickman Gymnasium tonight. Both missing crucial players with Toby Hunt, Hosay Tito-Haitana both unlikely to feature for Shirley, and Christ’s without Hoani Ifopo-Togia.

Pick: Christ’s

Cashmere vs St Andrew’s: Another game I am on the fence about. But after Cashmere showing a strong performance against Christ’s on Thursday, they have my backing tonight.

Pick: Cashmere

Rangiora vs St Thomas: This should be a good battle. But this will likely depend on Mana’s input to the game. If he is on, STC are on.

Pick: St Thomas

Hillmorton vs St Bede’s: St Bede’s first visit to Hillmorton’s new gym should be a great atmosphere. But home turf doesn’t guarantee wins.

Pick: Hillmorton

Bottom Eight

Ashburton vs Riccarton. Pick: Ashburton

Kaiapoi vs Middleton. Pick: Middleton

Rolleston vs CBHS. Pick: Rolleston

Lincoln vs Burnside. Pick: Lincoln

Last Week’s Picks: 7/8

NZCT Whelan Division One

Tonight’s match ups should be good ones on the ladies’ side tonight as well.

Ashburton vs Cashmere: I have been looking forward to this match up since Ashburton’s promotion. This should be a good close game.

Pick: Ashburton

Kaiapoi vs St Andrew’s: It’s a repeat of last year’s final. While StAC are less three now States based U20 rep players, the StAC team are still looking strong.

Pick: St Andrew’s

Rangiora vs CGHS: This should also be a good match up, with youth taking on strength.

Pick: CGHS

Last week’s picks: 3/3