Manawatu are proving the giant killers in the ITM Cup, this time beating Waikato 54-20 in their cross over match in Palmerston North.
Manawatu keep their perfect home record and stay top of the Championship standings, while Waikato are third in the Premiership.
Aaron Cruden scored 29 points
North Harbour beat Northland 33-26.
Canterbury top the Premiership standings with 27 points, Auckland have 25, Waikato 24, Taranaki 23 and Bay of Plenty 22.
Manawatu top the Championship with 29 points, Hawke's Bay have 24.
