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No 194 : August 12, 1970

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Victory for the Visitors

A large crowd saw some colourful rugby when the Fijian touring team defeated Poverty Bay 11 to 3 on July 8. After half-time, with the score at three-all, the Fijians got the upper hand to score another eight points.

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Fijian power is amply demonstrated by lock Jope Naucabalavu as he charges down the field.

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P.B. half-back, Richard Coleman, gets the ball away. Tackling him is his Fijian opposite Napolione Rabale.

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Richard Coleman dives through but Rabale takes his turn to get the ball away.

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Peter Martin kicks down field for the line

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Chris Bargh experiences Fijian tackle, At left is Colin Kirkpatrick.

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Richard Coleman makes another run. At back, from left, are Fijian captain Epi Bolawaqatabu, and Poverty Bay players Hiki Swann and Graeme Allen.

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Part of the large crowd on the north bank

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Psychological tactics? The Fijians perform their "haka" before the start of the game.

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