Waikato 30 - 22 Hawkes Bay
5th September 2009 09:26PM
The Mooloo Men had a convincing win against the Magpies at Waikato Stadium tonight.
The first half saw three tries from Henry Speight, Save Tokula and Sosene Anesi all successfully converted by Callum Bruce.
In the second half Hawkes Bay fought back but Bruce secured another six points with two penalties to see Waikato secure their second home win.
Waikato will take on the Wellington at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday 18 September. Tickets for this match, (kick off 7.35pm) are on sale now via www.mooloo.co.nz and the usual ticketing outlets.
First Half:
Tries: Henry Speight, Save Tokula, Sosene Anesi
Conversion: Callum Bruce (3)
Penalties: Callum Bruce
Half Time Score: Waikato 24 - 14 Hawkes Bay
Second Half:
Tries:
Conversions:
Penalties: Callum Bruce
The Waikato team was:
1. Hikairo Forbes
2. Aled de Malmanche
3. Nathan White
4. Romana Graham
5. Kevin O'Neill
6. Liam Messam (captain)
7. Jack Lam
8. Alex Bradley
9. Brendon Leonard
10. Trent Renata
11. Dwayne Sweeney
12. Callum Bruce
13. Save Tokula
14. Henry Speight
15. Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16. Vern Kamo (for Aled de Malmanche)
17. Latu Talakai (for Nathan White)
18. Kent Fife (for Romana Graham)
19. Matt Blain (for Jack Lam)
20. David Bason (for Brendon Leonard)
21. Alesana Muliaina (for Save Tokula - debut)
22. Tim Mikkelson (for Henry Speight)
