Convincing Win To P.B.

Striking its best form for some time, the Poverty Bay rep team turned on a good display of attacking rugby when it defeated East Coast in the annual Queen's Birthday match at Rugby Park by 22 points to six.

Light rain and a slippery field did not prevent the home side from spinning the ball, and it was this approach which led to its six tries.

Right winger Keith Twigley, showing plenty of pace and determination, scored four of the tries, the others being made by flanker Ian Kirkpatrick and left winger Alan Lewis.

Fending off a would-be tackler, Alan Lewis heads for the line. Coming across is Doug Crarer.

Star of the match Keith Twigley throws into a lineout

Kirkpatrick crosses for three points with Crarer clinging to his ankles. At right is Doc Wi Repa.

Coast full back Haupai Henare clears under pressure

Coast centre Vic Tatarangi clears

Tuta Taare, half back for the Coast, nips around the back of a scrum

P.B. full back Peter Karauria swerves to evade C. Keelan

A study of expressions as Bay forwards watch lineout star Hamish McDonald reach for the ball. From left: Buster Taylor, Garry Thompson (captain), and Buddy Smith.

Firmly held, Coaster M. Henare tries to break into the open

Kirkpatrick loses the slippery ball

Twigley touches down as he is bundled across the corner flag by Martin Haua and Doc Wi Repa

Previous article Issue contents Next article

The Gisborne Photo News

No 144 : June 15, 1966

Convincing Win To P.B.