Crusaders playmaker Brett Cameron has played his final match for Canterbury as he eyes a return to the All Blacks.
Hawke's Bay are one game closer to keeping the Ranfurly Shield locked away in Napier over the summer.
Aaron Smith’s long-awaited return to the green and white jersey will be via the bench when the Turbos take on Northland in Whangarei on Sunday.
Simon Hickey celebrated his milestone provincial match with two tries as Auckland responded from last week's deflating defeat to trounce Manawatu 50-12 at a deserted Eden Park.