Rd 12 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership match reports

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July 1, 2018

Rd 12 SAS Fox Memorial Premiership match reports

Otahuhu 50 Richmond 12
Otahuhu clocked up seven tries on their way to a half century of points against Richmond, in what was the perfect celebration for prop Freddie Turuwhenua’s 200th SAS Fox Memorial Premiership match. Up 24-6 at the break, the Leopards powered on in the second, with centre Rahiri Witehira scoring a double. Fullback Geronimo Doyle was a key contributor, while Setu Tu earned Man of the Match honours from the right wing.

Pt Chevalier 46 Papakura 22
After a tight opening 40 minutes, Pt Chevalier turned it on in the second half to register a comfortable victory over Papakura. Up just 18-12 at the break, the Pirates scored in quick succession to open the second period and never looked back. Lock Chris Sio was a standout in the middle of the park, along with veteran hooker Tevita Latu off the bench.

Mangere East 32 Howick 30
A Phillip Makatoa try with two minutes left on the clock saw Mangere East complete a spectacular comeback to down Howick. Trailing 30-16 with 10 minutes left on the clock, the Hawks stormed back into the contest to pick up their fifth win of the campaign, led by front-rower Kalani Ili.

Glenora 16 Northcote 12
An injury-ravaged Glenora Bears edged out a victory over Northcote, to keep hold of the Roope Rooster challenge trophy and extend their unbeaten run to 11 games. Without a number of frontline forwards, 18-year-old prop Caleb Uele played 80 minutes in the middle for the Bears, who had Simon Luafalealo, Phil Kingi and Chaz Brown score tries in the win.

Mt Albert 42 Marist 10
An Eiden Ackland double helped Mt Albert to a big win over Marist, putting an end to the Lions’ previous four-game losing streak. While scores remained close through the first 20 minutes, the Lions assumed control midway through the opening stanza and ran away with the game off the back of an improved performance from their middle forwards. Teenage utility back Emanuel Tuimavave-Gerrard was brilliant with the boot, kicking a perfect seven from seven for the hosts.

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Northern 18 Otara 4
Northern Brothers earned their fourth win of the year, getting past Otara in a free-flowing game at Freyberg Park. Up 12-0 at half-time, Northern got out to an 18-0 lead at the back end of the match, before Otara scored a late consolation try.

Manukau 28 Ellerslie 28
A remarkable late comeback saw Manukau score 18 points in the final 15 minutes to secure a draw with Ellerslie. Facing a 28-10 deficit, Manukau struck in quick succession to steal a point from a game which had appeared a lost cause, with a late Magpies penalty sealing the result.

New Lynn 14 Bay Roskill 50
A strong showing from the Bay Roskill forward pack saw them roll through west Auckland neighbours New Lynn and make it a perfect 10 from 10 in 2018. Vikings Jerome Vogel, Cori Vogel and Mackenzie Kata all finished with doubles next to their names.

Papatoetoe 22 Pakuranga 28
An inexperienced Pakuranga rallied to beat Papatoetoe 28-22 on the road, in a result which lifts them back inside the competition’s top eight. Locked up at 12-all at the break, Pakuranga, who had five players make their Crown Lift Trucks Sharman Cup debut in the game, got in front early in the second half and never looked back, holding on for their fifth win of the year.

Ponsonby 37 Waitemata 14
A four-try haul in the second half saw Ponsonby overcome Waitemata at Victoria Park, to consolidate their place in the competition’s top four. The accurate boot of Carlos Mataora was a key difference for the Ponies, who were led around the park well by playmaker Aaron Nootai.

Franklin 30 Te Atatu 18
A double to utility Ben Kingi helped Franklin to another victory over a top-eight opponent, with the Storm overcoming the Te Atatu Roosters in Pukekohe. Kingi scored a try either side of half-time and also kicked three conversions, with the win keeping Franklin in second position on the ladder.

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