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8,000 For Grizzlies

The touring California "Grizzlies" rugby team really pleased the crowd of 8000 at Rugby Park on July 19. Although beaten by Poverty Bay at 27 points to 19, the visitors came into their own in the second half with long passes and brilliant runs.

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This spectacular try was scored by Grizzly fullback Mario Lillo in the second half. Other players are, from left, P.B. winger Alan Peterson, P.B. fullback Bill Mabey, and Grizzly lock Gary Chiotti.

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Gary Chiotti also came on with some eye-catching leaps in the line-outs.

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P.B.'s Henry Huriwai gave a good performance for his first time out on the wing. Here he scores one of his three tries.

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In this movement, P.B. first five-eighths Peter Martin gets the bait for a run. Other players are, from left. Grizzly lock Gary Chiotti, P.B. captain and No.8 Ian Kirkpatrick, Grizzlies No.8 Dave Clerici, hooker Jamie Grant and lock Gordon Bosserman, P.B. halfback Phil Duncan, Grizzly flanker Tom Miles {90} and, at back, P.B. centre George Newlands

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Henry Huriwai eludes Grizzly winger Steve Auerbach

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Grizzly No.8 Dave Clerici pounces on P.B. flanker Keith Allen. At back is P.B. winger Alan Peterson

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Part of the large crowd which turned out to enjoy a great game