Quite a few areas where the Vikings can yet improve, and they will need to if they want to be in the running for the finals.
First, they need a proper No 7 fetcher who can at least put pressure on opposition ball at the breakdown and win three or four turnovers per match. Oakman-Hunt isn't a conventional 7 and should be moved to 6 where his aggression in defense would be better utilised. Where is Angus Allen? Or is there another JID No 7 who could perform this role. If not, start talking with Perry or Kitone from the SS.
The centre pairing is too much on the light side for this level of game. Ikitau had a pretty good game at 13 but JJH, while I admire his direct running, is a bit soft in defence and is rag dolled every time he runs into contact. It invariably looks like he will be turned over, or held up to force a maul which also would result in a turnover. In any case, he then provides very slow ball for next phase play. Have him on the bench as cover for No 10, but get Simone into 12 asap.
Hawera was close to MOTM, but he pulls too many Quadesque moves for my liking. His little dabs behind the line inside their own 20m area while having a three or four man overlap outside him do my head in. Use the ball a bit more in the backline please Wharanui. Otherwise, he is quite creative and can put players through gaps as well as, or better than, any other No 10 in the competition. And his goal kicking is almost immaculate.
