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PNBHS 2nd XV v Tu Toa 1st XV

 
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PNBHS 2nd XV v Tu Toa 1st XV
by Ella Mitchell - Monday, 7 August 2017, 11:07 AM
 

PNBHS 2nd XV v Tu Toa 1st XV

PNBHS entertained Tu Toa desperately wanting to build up some momentum to take into the semi finals next weekend. The team started well, applying pressure in the Tu Toa 22. A driving maul saw Harlow Apiata go close to scoring before Jack Harris scored in the corner following a 5m scrum. Tu Toa began to use the wind effectively and pinned PNBHS in their own 22. Some excellent defence saw them hold Tu Toa scoreless and a tight 1st half finshed 5-0.

PNBHS started the 2nd half well with some strong carries from the forwards putting them on the front foot. From another 5m scrum, Soane Fakahau picked up and powered over with Jack Harris adding the extras. A nice backs move created space in the midfield for Darel Lander, who broke the line and went deep into the Tu Toa 22. A couple of quick phases saw Darel pop up and score the team's 3rd try. Some good interplay from the backs and forwards created space out wide for Darel who went close to his second try before a pick and go saw Soane score his second. Off a dominant scrum, a big carry from Isaiah Sua again put PNBHS on the front foot and a chip and chase from Korie Winters saw PNBHS pick up their 5th try.

The only disappointment came in the last couple of minutes as Tu Toa were able to take advantage of a quick tap penalty to score their consolation try.

Overall a good performance and the PNBHS 2nd XV head confidently into their home semi final here at school on Saturday.

Final Score 27-7 to PNBHS. 

Tries:

Jack Harris

Soane Fakahau (2)

Darel Lander

Korie Winters

Conversions:

Jack Harris