Photo / Richard Spranger

All but one of the Counties Manukau sides are at home in a crucial round of the Spark Regional Competition this weekend.

Defending champions Pukekohe Metro host Cambridge in a key Pool A match while Southern Counties welcome Melville to Massey Park in Waiuku in the other Pool A contest involving a local side.

Over in Pool B, Karaka hosts Star University at Karaka Sports Complex, Manukau City is at home at Mountfort Park against Morrinsville Piako while Weymouth hosts Fraser Tech at Mountfort Park.

The only local team heading south is Papakura, who take on Marist Suburbs at Steele Park in Hamilton in their Pool A contest.