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Franklin United kick off their first season in the LOTTO NRFL Men’s Championship with a home game against Hibiscus Coast AFC at Drury Sports Complex on Saturday.

After winning promotion last season, Franklin United will be hoping to establish themselves in the higher grade.

Manukau United are on the road as they travel to Anderson Park to play Mt Albert-Ponsonby in their first game having been relegated from the Northern League last season.

Onehunga Mangere United head over the bridge to play Takapuna FC at Taharoto Park.