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TOUCH
Touch has become very popular as a summer sport. A big tournament was organised to fund raise for Tairawhiti Representative teams to go to the National Championships held in Palmerston North. Photo News followed the fortunes of the Smokefree Vipers, the only all kids team, that plays in the mixed division of the YMP Module where they are in the top 4 of the 8th Division.
The Smokefree Vipers, equally good at defence & attack. Darcel Allan makes a touch.
Vipers Captain Reihana Wyllie receives from Boss Waihi as they sweep into attack.
Boss Waihi passes to Tui Akurangi before Nuna Wyllie can touch. No 10 is Richard Kelly on loan for the tournament.
The Vipers on attack. Boss passes to Reihana as they overlap the defence.
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The Vipers strike very quickly.
Rachel Moeke unloads.
Leroi Sadlier defends.
Back (L to R): Leroi Sadlier, Ropoama Hape, Tui Akurangi, T K Moeke, Michael Allan, Reihana Wyllie, Boss Waihi, Rachel Moeke & Mattie Allan (Manager) Front: Zac Te Maro (Coach), Leilani Whaitiri, Darcel Allan, Tegan Ahuriri, Diane Matenga, Anita Wawatai & Megan Morete. Several Vipers were absent playing for other tournament teams.
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: Leroi Sadlier, Ropoama Hape, Tui Akurangi, T K Moeke, Michael Allan, Reihana Wyllie, Boss Waihi, Rachel Moeke & Mattie Allan (Manager) Front: Zac Te Maro (Coach), Leilani Whaitiri, Darcel Allan, Tegan Ahuriri, Diane Matenga, Anita Wawatai & Megan Morete. Several Vipers were absent playing for other tournament teams.
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: Leroi Sadlier, Ropoama Hape, Tui Akurangi, T K Moeke, Michael Allan, Reihana Wyllie, Boss Waihi, Rachel Moeke & Mattie Allan (Manager) Front: Zac Te Maro (Coach), Leilani Whaitiri, Darcel Allan, Tegan Ahuriri, Diane Matenga, Anita Wawatai & Megan Morete. Several Vipers were absent playing for other tournament teams.
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: Leroi Sadlier, Ropoama Hape, Tui Akurangi, T K Moeke, Michael Allan, Reihana Wyllie, Boss Waihi, Rachel Moeke & Mattie Allan (Manager) Front: Zac Te Maro (Coach), Leilani Whaitiri, Darcel Allan, Tegan Ahuriri, Diane Matenga, Anita Wawatai & Megan Morete. Several Vipers were absent playing for other tournament teams.
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