Few would have picked Northland to get up over Otago last week, but here they are, in their first final in 23 years. In the Premiership final, hosts Auckland will take on defending champions Tasman at the earlier time of 6.35pm, with free entry for all fans on Saturday.
FINALS: Mitre 10 Cup Downer Match Appointments:
Hawke’s Bay v Northland – CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Friday 27 November
7.05pm, McLean Park Napier
Downer Referee: James Doleman
Assistants: Mike Fraser & Brendon Pickerill
TMO: Aaron Paterson
TICKETS: On sale from Tuesday 24 November at 9am from Stirling Sports Napier and Stirling Sports Hastings and at www.hbmagpies.co.nz
Auckland v Tasman – PREMIERSHIP FINAL
Saturday 28 November
6.35pm, Eden Park Auckland
Downer Referee: Nick Briant
Assistants: Richard Kelly & Cam Stone
TMO: John Dustow
TICKETS: Free Entry at Eden Park