Eyes on the Ball:

Manu Samoa’s Jonathan Taumateine is all concentration during their win against Tonga in Hamilton. Samoa have now qualified for the 2023 World Cup in France.

Canterbury kicked off their Farah Palmer Cup defence with a win against Counties Manukau with Harono Te Iringa of Counties fending off Rebecca Todd during the match at Rugby Park in Christchurch.

Auckland Storm Natahlia Moors in action in their opening win of the Farah Palmer Cup against Bay of Plenty at Eden Park.

Alun Wyn Jones has made a remarkable recovery from a dislocated shoulder to join the British & Irish Lions on tour in South Africa.