NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes

Round three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury a point behind on nine points. Conversely, Wellington, Souhtland and Counties are without a win at all from their season start.

Here are the squads for the round.

Wellington v North Harbour:

Northland v Taranaki:

Canterbury v Bay of Plenty (Ranfurly Shield)

Auckland v Hawke's Bay

Manuwatu v Otago

Southland v Waikato

Countaies Manukau v Tasman