Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the opening game of Round 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup, that sees the inform Wellington host Hawke's Bay. Wellington are yet to lose this season beating Manawatu, Taranaki and Bay of Plenty. Hawke's Bay won their opening match of the season against Southland but have since lost to Bay of Plenty and Canterbury.

Hawke's have won 2 of last 4 games away from home despite having trailed in each of those 4 fixtures