Hawke's Bay qualifies in Zone 2
Hawkes Bay 34 points (run rate - + 24.358), Nelson 22 (+ 4.747), Manawatu 18 (+ 6.490), Taranaki 18 (+ 5.736), Horowhenua Kapiti 18 (+ 1.342), Marlborough 9 (- 11.964), Wairarapa 9 (- 17.445), Wanganui 4 (- 10.979)
28-Jan-2001
Points in the Zone 2 Hawke Cup competition after 4 rounds are:
Hawkes Bay 34 points (run rate - + 24.358), Nelson 22 (+ 4.747), Manawatu 18 (+ 6.490), Taranaki 18 (+ 5.736), Horowhenua Kapiti 18 (+ 1.342), Marlborough 9 (- 11.964), Wairarapa 9 (- 17.445), Wanganui 4 (- 10.979).
The final round will be played on 3/4 February as follows:
Wanganui v Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa v Taranaki, Horowhenua Kapiti v Manawatu, Marlborough v Nelson.
Hawkes Bay have qualified for the semi finals.
The second-placed team after round five will play off with the runner up from the Northern Zone.
Dates for these matches:
Runner Up playoff - February 24-26, Semi Finals March 10-12, Final March 24-26.