A clash with the Auckland Wheelbreakers provided Te Raki Troopers a few lessons and valuable experience going forward.
Te Raki Troopers succumbed to big defeats in their two matches against two Wheelbreakers sides at ASB Stadium despite valiant performances.
They went down 11-53 to the Wheelbreakers top side and 22-48 to their second team.
Coach Mark Olivier said it was great experience for his team.
"It was good practise for all teams with a tournament coming up this weekend in Hamilton," he said.