1. Chiefs Mana

Honour and pride are on the line, as the men's team make a desperate bid to restore Chiefs Mana in their preseason trip to Japan. New players and staff are ceremoniously welcomed at the Whatanoa Gate. Former Black Fern Chelsea Semple makes a triumphant post-baby return to the women's game, but is it enough for the Manawa to bury the ghosts of last year's soul destroying grand final loss?