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Taylors Contracting Wanderers will take on a Star and Garter Waimea side that has 12 titles titles to its name, the last won in 2002.

Premier grand final: Biddy Kates Central v Moutere (2.50pm kickoff).

CENTRAL: Sam Aolele, Anton Tiumalu, Jake Cresswell, Onolevu Temo, Willie Umu, Gareth Smith, Willie Alaiasa, Kaleni Taetuli, Adam Goldsworthy, Reyne Volavola (c), Dan Crockett, Jeremy Foley, Riley Luke, Quentin MacDonald, John Pale. Subs: Johnny Tiueti, Tupo Sau, Charlie Shuttleworth, Matt Gibson, Wayne Young, Simi Volavola, Daniel van Waas. Coach: Tony Katting.

MOUTERE: Noah Taio, Benji Keenan (c), Chris Ranstead, Noah Waaka, Regan Marshall, Grant Coles, Ben Smith, Baxter Wilson, Haven Walsh, Brigham Hart, Willie McCormick, Warwick de Waal, Phil Paparella, Francis Smith, Lockie McCormick. Subs: Jordan Hart, Zeb Muraahi, Kaleb Avery, Luke Scott, Andrew Purua, Malcolm Tairea, John Tavares. Coaches: Dave McCormick and Laurin Gane.

Three members of the McCormick family are involved in the Magpies' title quest: Marlborough Rugby Sub Union chairman Dave is the team's co-coach while sons Willie and Lochie are in the Moutere starting XV.

A former Moutere player himself, Dave said it was special to have three members of the family involved and felt that the team was more than ready for the challenge.

"It is quite special. We have just all come together at the right time . . . it has worked out well.