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No 196 : October 7, 1970

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A Win Against Auckland

Poverty Bay turned on some aggressive football to win against Auckland B on September 15. When Auckland looked about to over-run Poverty Bay the local boys struck back and finalised a score of 25 to 15 in their favour.

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Carrying on a run from where he caught the ball behind him, centre George Newlands managed to bring it to his front, stave off a tackle by Auckland captain Peter Murdoch, and make his score. At right is winger Pat Ransiey in support.

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Fullback Bill Maybey goes over his 200 points tally for the season.

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Winger Keith Twigiey slammed down the ball for this try. Auckland player is fullback Ron Beetson.

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In the line-out! From left: Garry Thompson, Buddy Smith, David Streeter, Graeme Allen, Hiki Swann, David Kirk-patrick and Grant Allen (in front).

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Referee Lex Gibson.

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Halfback Richard Coleman (twice injured) kicks for the side.

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P.B. forward Graeme Allen beats Auckland opposite, John Rowlett, to the ball.

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