'Do or die' in Women's Semi-Finals

It's ‘do or die' in the Bayfair Baywide Women's semifinals this afternoon as an unbeaten Waikite hosts Waimana and current title holders Arataki take on Tokoroa.

Arataki verse Tokoroa at Arataki Park. Photos by: Cameron Avery.

Waikite versus Waimana at Bellvue Rd in Semi Final One, while Arataki goes up against Tokoroa at Arataki Park in Semi Final Two in the Women's Premiere top four semi-finals.

'Being top of the table and unbeaten throughout the round is a challenge in itself and now this is the business end do or die,” says Waikite's Eliza Stephens.

Waimana captain Janie Kaafi is looking forward to a heavily contested game both up front and in the backs.

Arataki and Tokoroa drew 29-all the last time they met on the field, making Semi Final Two an intriguing battle to watch.

Current title holders Arataki will want to capitalise on home ground advantage and go on to defend their title again this year, while Tokoroa will be looking for the chance to have the opportunity at the title.

Tokoroa coach AJ Purnell believes the semifinal will be won by the team that can absorb pressure for 80 minutes.

Arataki's Calli Turner is expecting nothing less than an intense game to ensure they can push toward defending last year's championship title.

Meanwhile, the Women's Premiere bottom four semi-finals sees Ngongotaha verse Tauranga Sports at Ngongotaha Domain in Semi Final One.

Apanui will verse Rotoiti at Te Kaha Park in Semi Final Two.

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