Canterbury have gone to the top of the ITM Cup Premiership standings after beating Taranaki 27-nil in Christchurch.
Canterbury picked up a bonus point for scoring 4 tries.
Auckland are now second after beating Bay of Plenty 25-16 at Eden Park.
North Harbour host Northland at 5:35 and tonight Waikato can return to the top of the Premiership if they beat Manawatu in Palmerston North (7:35pm kickoff).