Paremata-Plimmerton's Tane McMillan-Parata plucks out a lineout last week against Avalon. The defending first round champions are back at home tomorrow to play the Upper Hutt Rams, while the Wolves are in Miramar to meet Jubilee Cup holders Oriental-Rongotai. Photo: Stewart Baird (who is on assignment in Hawke's Bay club

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