Waikato beats Harbour 36-27
5th September 2010 10:35AM
Waikato took on North Harbour this evening at North Harbour stadium and after a hard fought battle walked away from with the win.
Outstanding performances by second-five eight Christian Lealiifano and centre Save Tokula both dominated the backline and played a part in setting up and scoring the 4 tries and getting Waikato the bonus point on the table.
Waikato takes on Hawke's Bay next Saturday at 2.35pm at Maclean Park, Hawke's Bay.
First Half
Tries: Chrisitian Lealiifano, Brendon Leonard, Dwayne Sweeney
Conversions: Trent Renata (1)
Penalties: Trent Renata (3)
Half-time Score: 28-20
Second Half
Tries: Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Conversions: Trent Renata (1)
Penalties: Trent Renata (1)
Full Time Score: 36-27
The Waikato team to play North Harbour on Saturday 4 September was:
1. Ben May
2. Aled de Malmanche
3. Nathan White (captain)
4. Toby Lynn
5. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
6. Liam Messam
7. Jack Lam
8. Steven Setephano
9. Brendon Leonard
10. Trent Renata
11. Dwayne Sweeney
12. Christian Lealiifano
13. Save Tokula
14. Tim Mikkelson
15. Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16. Vern Kamo (for de Malmanche)
17. Hikairo Forbes (for Ben May)
18. Romana Graham (for Dominiko Waqaniburotu)
19. Matt Vant Leven (for Steven Setephano)
20. Tawera Kerr-Barlow(for Brendon Leonard)
21. Sam Christie (for Trent Renata)
22. Richard Kahui (for Dwayne Sweeney)
