It’s a perfect 10 for style, grace and completion. A nimble leap, with one-handed carry, sends Ngatapa’s loosehead prop Semisi Akana soaring over the outstretched arm of Waikohu wing KC Wilson, who misses a desperate tackle. Despite the big forward’s gymnastic efforts and a higher score in the second half, Ngatapa were beaten 22-18 in their premier game at Patutahi on Saturday. Picture by Paul Rickard
The country derby between Te Karaka’s finest and their hosts at Patutahi was a Saturday square dance, barn-raising and hoedown rolled into one.
GT Shearing Waikohu’s 22-18 victory over Larsawn Ngatapa in Civil Project Solutions Premier Rugby saw them join the winners’ circle, in their best performance of the season.
In the other significant game of the weekend, Wairoa club Kahu Scaffolding...
