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NORTH V SOUTH

Playing for the NZI Life Shield in a clash of strengths. South had forward superiority, North had size and speed in the backs. Norths won 75 - 7.

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Town North standing: Rocky Moeke (left), Rob Poi, Matthew Keelan, Patrick Willock (Coach), Avenir Maurirere, Nathan Te Miha, Grant Baty, Rawiri Kutia, Raymond Brown, Robert Broughton, Jamie Wilson, Tau Moeke, Tui Akurangi, Willie Willock, James Walker, Ollie Fraser (Capt) & Bruce Taiapa (Coach). Front: Vance Te Maro, Robert Kora, Barny McRoberts, Pare Taiapa, Adam Te Purei, Kelly Te Miha, Ryan Bridges & Michael Gerrard with Adam Clarke with the ball.

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The North team scored prolifically down the wings. Rowe Wharehinga (20) & Latham Nepe (8) were unable to catch Tui Akurangi as he ran in yet another try.

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Town South standing: Taniora Kaiwai (left), Shane Leach, Michael Williams, Conan Nepe, Toby Duckworth, Rowe Wharehinga, Jay Kennedy, Hose Gear, Kale Karaka, Waihi Houkamau (Capt), David Wray, Tom Whitmore, Keiha Waikari (Coach) & Richard Brown. Front: Warwick Knox, Latham Nepe, Frankie Wharepapa, Dean O'Connell, Vaughan Calcinai & Coll Campbell.

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Willie Willock has a grip on Toby Duckworth as Matthew Keelan closes in for the tackle.

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The victory haka of Town North featuring Grant Baty (left), Adam Clarke, Tau Moeke & Pare Taiapu with Rocky Moeke who couldn't stay under 54kg but was a part of the team as a Trainer.

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Dean O'Connell (left) the South fullback & Toby Brown were unable to contain Tui Akurangi who gathered the ball to send Pare Taiapa on his way.

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Jamie Wilson dots the ball down with Rowe Wharehinga (left), Toby Duckworth (centre) & Latham Nepe left in his wake.

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Grant Baty & Adam Clarke pounce onto the loose ball over & through the arms of the South players.