Despite a Round 8 loss to the Pulse on Sunday, the Tactix fought hard to level the score in the away-from-home match that ended in only their second loss of the season.
On a weekend where the Crusaders took out the Super Rugby, the Tactix solidified their ANZ premiership title hopes, taking down the one team that has beaten them this season.
Back-to-back winning performances ensure the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix remain at the top of the table for another week after a solid 61-50 win against the Central Pulse on Sunday.
In the second South Island derby of the ANZ Premiership, the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix came away with a 57-49 win over the Southern Steel representing their tenth win against the side.
After posting their biggest ANZ Premiership win so far, the Tactix believe they have not reached their full potential as the team prepares for a round-five rematch against the Steel in Invercargill.
A top of the table clash saw the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix take down the unbeaten Northern Mystics 61-50 in Rangiora on Saturday, in an upset that pushed the local side to the top of the ANZ Premiership.
North Canterbury is set to host a soldout, top-of-the-table clash between the Tactix and Mystics as both sides fight to remain at the top of ANZ Premiership leaderboard.
Coming off a challenging loss in Round 2, the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix took out a thrilling 48-44 win against the Avis Magic moving into pole position in the ANZ Premiership.