The Wellington Phoenix are playing host to Auckland FC tonight. 

The teams are facing off in the A-Leagues first Kiwi derby in what’s expected to be a tough match. 

Piney caught up with Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes ahead of the big game. 

“I think everyone knows it's a big game. I think there's no point pretending that it's not.” 

“When you get out there onto the pitch, I think as long as everyone's focused on their jobs like, I see no reason why it will impact us.” 

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The Wellington Phoenix are playing host to Auckland FC tonight.&nbsp;
The teams are facing off in the A-Leagues first Kiwi derby in what’s expected to be a tough match.&nbsp;
Piney caught up with Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes ahead of the big game.&nbsp;
“I think everyone knows it's a big game. I think there's no point pretending that it's not.”&nbsp;
“When you get out there onto the pitch, I think as long as everyone's focused on their jobs like, I see no reason why it will impact us.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Isaac Hughes: Wellington Phoenix defender ahead of the A-League derby against Auckland FC

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