Two local sides will square-off this weekend with a place in the Fox Memorial Premiership proper up for grabs as the Mangere East Hawks host the Otara Scorpions at Walter Massey Park.
The winner of the match will progress from the qualifiers through to the competition proper.
The Hawks struggled last season, going winless through the competition but would dearly love to retain their place in the top grade while the Scorpions are coming off a successful season in the Sharman Cup.
Elsewhere in Pool D, unbeaten Otahuhu Leopards host the fellow unbeaten Papakura Sea Eagles in a battle between two playoff teams from a season ago.
The Manukau Magpies can seal a spot in the topflight if they were to get a draw or better when playing the reigning Fox Memorial champions Pt Chevalier at Moyle Park.
The Howick Hornets need a win or a draw against the Northcote Tigers to ensure they progress to the main competition out of Pool C.
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