Gisborne off to hot start in Manawatū

May 09 2024 Updated May 9, 2024

Ben O’Brien-Leaf

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Gisborne Boys’ High fullback Safin Tuwairua-Brown, pictured in action against Rotorua Boys’ High, scored two tries in a Player of the Day performance as his side defeated Hutt International Boys’ College 37-0 in Palmerston North. Photo / Liam Clayton

The Gisborne Boys’ High School First XV were in dominant form away from home on Saturday.

The Duane Hihi-coached side scored seven tries in their opening match of this season’s Tranzit Coachlines First XV Festival of Rugby — a 37-0 win against Hutt International Boys’ School at Bill Brown Park in Palmerston North.

GBHS led the Wellingtonians by 10-0 at halftime through unconverted tries ...