The top-qualifying Wellington Saints host the Tauranga What at TSB Arena on Sunday afternoon, in a bid to advance to a home final the following weekend.
After a seven-game winning streak to end the round robin, head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to preview the playoffs.
Young was also named coach of the year for the league this week.
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