Nonetheless, Northland then turn and return to Toll Stadium to host North Harbour before heading to Eden Park to face Auckland in the final round of the competition.
Semifinals begin on Friday October 17, with all kick off times still to be confirmed also.
Taniwha ITM Cup fixtures:
Week 1: vs Manawatu, Toll Stadium.
Week 2: vs Wellington, Toll Stadium.
Week 3: vs Canterbury, AMI Stadium.
Week 4: vs Hawkes Bay, Toll Stadium.
Week 5: vs Otago, Forsyth Barr Stadium; Southland, Rugby Park.
Week 6: vs Taranaki, Toll Stadium.
Week 7: vs Bay of Plenty, TBC.
Week 8: vs North Harbour, Toll Stadium.
Week 9: vs Auckland, Eden Park.