Crunch time in Sid Marshall Shield this weekend

Crunch time in Sid Marshall Shield this weekend

Maramarua face a must-win match against third-ranked Onewhero in Sid Marshall Shield action this Saturday as they chase an unlikely semi-final berth.

Maramarua must win both remaining games and hope defending champions Drury lose both of their two games if they are to sneak into the semi-finals.

Drury can seal the final playoff spot if they were to beat Puni at Drury Domain.

Tuakau will chase a first win of the season when they travel to Te Kohanga while Weymouth host neighbours Manurewa at Laurie Gibbons Reserve.

Top ranked Waiuku hosts Te Kauwhata.

Waiuku will host Patumahoe in a replay of last year’s final in one semi-final of the U85kg grade.

Beachlands Maraetai will travel to Karaka in the other match.