Tasman have kicked their NPC campaign off with a 54-21 win over Manawatu in Palmerston North
- An early double to blindside flanker Max Hicks got Tasman off to a flying start
- Tasman led 35-7 at halftime
- Hicks, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Finlay Christie, Levi Aumua, Sione Havili Talitui and Jack Gray scored tries for Tasman
- Brett Cameron, TK Howden and James Tofa scored the tries for Manawatu
