Celebrities who took part were (L to R): Maul Tangohau, Mihi Aston, Duncan Gillies, Gilbert Williams, Paul Tocker, Des Reedy (referee) Tracy Clissold and Rewai Williams. Front: Mark Lavery, Walter Walsh, Debbie Reeves, Miriam Swarbrick, Alfred Horomia and Brian Leach.

The two big guys, Rewai Williams & Duncan Gillies had their work cut out to tag young Jeremy Ferris.

Subs for Mere Pohatu, Jeremy and James Ferris.

Paul Tocker, Poverty Bay Rugby coach, receives the ball from "The Whizz", Walter Walsh of Turanga FM.

It's the other way Paul! Heather Biddle and Mark Lavery slip past while Rana Waital sucks in more air.

The Open Womens Team lined up L to R: Sponsor Rewai Willians - Brix Shooters Bar, Trisha Mackey, Heather Biddle, Arahia Gibson, Pauline Haapu, Trudy Karaka, Dawn Williams (player Coach) and Gilbert Williams. Front Carney Pipi, Edwina Ashwell, Margaret Rickard, Aorangi Pahuru and Tracey Moeke.

The Te Amowhiu team from Uawa, Tolaga Bay managed to find a shady spot to watch the celebrity game. (Back L to R): Damos Wanoa, Ira Henare, Hone Henare, Noble Keelan, Tui Henare. (Middle): Willie Puha, Dave Kirikiri. (Front): Sid Matete and Stacye Keelan.

It's not a running race Tracey, you don't have to be in front!

Nice placement Debbie! Debbie Reeves and Alan Hall caught in action

Mere Pohatu found a slice watermelon a better bet than playing