The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Aaron Smith’s long-awaited return to the green and white jersey will be via the bench when the Turbos take on Northland in Whangarei on Sunday.
Waikato have announced their Mitre 10 Cup squad for 2019, just days before the competition kicks off, and there's plenty for fans to get excited about.