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Back to newsThe Counties Manukau Heat have continued their strong form
The Counties Manukau Heat have continued their strong form in the Farah Palmer Cup to beat Northland 35-26 at Navigation Homes Stadium.
The Heat were never behind in the contest but had to withstand three comebacks from the visitors to pull away in the final quarter and make it four wins from four.
Joanna Fanene Lolo scored a hat-trick of tries in a stellar outing as the Heat claimed maximum points to remain atop the standings.
Paige Makiri & Sariyah Paitai made their debut running out onto the field in the second half.
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate after the game as Paris Mataroa, Kataraina Enosa-Taifau, Jaymie Kolose & Lulu Leuta earned their blazers. Carrying on the presentations, Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu celebrated her 75th FPC game
The Heat face neighbours Auckland in round five on Saturday.
