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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.
Jubilant after receiving the cup at the after-game presentation are captain Graeme Allen and coach Geoff Raggett.
Murray Hollis taking the first penalty.
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
Trevor Montaperto faces his opposite number M. Moulu in a line-out
Barry Hughes about to pounce on Wellington front row prop P. Rodger
Quite a number of injuries were the order of the day
Bill Falwasser (reserve prop) and Stuart McKnight (reserve half) egg Gisborne on to victory.