Waikato 33 - 22 North Harbour
1st October 2009 09:24PM
Again Waikato won their fourth home game this Air New Zealand Cup season against North Harbour.
Waikato had a stong start with captain Liam Messam scoring in the first 2 minutes of the game and Callum Bruce slotting three successful penalties.
The second half saw a trio of tries from Waikato's three wingers; Tim Mikkelson, Dwayne Sweeney and Henry Speight which resulted in a bonus point for the Mooloo Men.
Waikato will take on the Northland at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday 17 October. 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: Liam Messam.
Conversions:
Penalties: Callum Bruce (3).
Half Time Score: Waikato 14 - 3 North Harbour
Second Half:
Tries: Tim Mikkelson, Dwayne Sweeney and Henry Speight.
Conversions: Callum Bruce (2).
Penalties:
Full Time Score: Waikato 33 - 22 North Harbour
The Waikato team was:
1. Hikairo Forbes
2. Aled de Malmanche
3. Nathan White
4. Toby Lynn
5. Kevin O'Neill
6. Liam Messam (captain)
7. Jack Lam
8. Alex Bradley
9. Brendon Leonard
10. Stephen Donald
11. Dwayne Sweeney
12. Callum Bruce
13. Jackson Willison
14. Tim Mikkelson
15. Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16. Ole Avei (for Aled de Malmanche)
17. Latu Talakai (for Nathan White)
18. Jordan Smiler (for Jack Lam)
19. Matt Blain
20. David Bason
21. Roimata Hansell-Pune
22. Henry Speight (for Tim Mikkelson)
