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Spillane Cup To Gisborne

Gisborne Marist defeated Wellington Marist 11 to six in the final for the Spillane Cup played at Rugby Park before a large crowd on Easter Monday.

The local forwards kept the opposition busy in a good game with Brian McCallion scoring the try and Murray Hollis taking the conversion and also the two penalties.

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Jubilant after receiving the cup at the after-game presentation are captain Graeme Allen and coach Geoff Raggett.

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Murray Hollis taking the first penalty.

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Gary Raggett races for Wellington half back P. Jones. At back are Barry Hughes (front row prop), Graeme Allen (No.8), and John O'Sullivan (half back).

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John O'Sullivan takes off with the ball during the first half

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Trevor Montaperto faces his opposite number M. Moulu in a line-out

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Barry Hughes about to pounce on Wellington front row prop P. Rodger

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Quite a number of injuries were the order of the day

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Bill Falwasser (reserve prop) and Stuart McKnight (reserve half) egg Gisborne on to victory.