Saturday 4 May 2019 ROUND 7

ROUND 7 Saturday 4 May 2019

THIS WEEKS DRAW POINTS TABLE

ZINGARI-RICHMOND v GREEN ISLAND MONTECILLO

UNIVERSITY v DUNEDIN LOGAN PARK

HARBOUR v SOUTHERN WATSON PARK

KAIKORAI v TAIERI BISHOPSCOURT

BYE: ALHAMBRA-UNION

MATCH OF THE ROUND

IN THE ACTION Photos: Caswell Images TIME: 3.00pm v LOCATION: LOGAN PARK

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ZINGARI-RICHMOND v GREEN ISLAND MATCH OF THE ROUND The Hellyer Memorial goes on the line this weekend at Montecillo as Zingari-Richmond will UNIVERSITY v DUNEDIN look to win the trophy back for the first time since 2017. There will be no shortage of motivation from both sides, as the Jonathan Keogh Memorial Green Island made a statement last week when they won the Selywn Inglis Memorial for the goes on the line, a trophy that means a lot to both sides and is currently held by University. first time ever, along with the Speights Challenge Shield for the first time since 2012. The Jonathan Keogh grew up in Dunedin and played his Junior Rugby at the Dunedin RFC, he th Grizzles currently sit in 4 spot and will be looking to consolidate their position in the top 4. then went on to be educated at Kavanagh College where he also played for their 1st XV. After Utility forward Conrad Williams starts at Number 8 in the absence of Chris Bell and he’ll be finishing up at school, Jonathan went onto the University of Otago where he gained two looking to utilise his strong ball running skills. Thomas Johnson will play steer the team degrees in Commerce and Arts. He started his Premier Rugby career for the University B side

around in his second game back from a stint overseas, whilst Taylor Fiddes looks to be v in 1999 and went on to play 7 years of Premier Rugby, including six as hooker for the returning to his 2017 form and is a threat returning the ball from fullback. University A side. There are many fond memories of Jonathan, with both his on and off field v For Green Island Logan Taimalie returns to lock after a couple of weeks on the side-lines. antics. The trophy was donated by the Keogh Family for both the University and Dunedin Issak Te-Hiwi moves back to fullback to make room for Yonghwi Kim who was impressive off Rugby clubs to celebrate the life of Jonathan Keogh. the bench last week. Sean Jansen returns for the Grizzlies via the bench. Calvin Vari (University) will be looking to regain his 2018 form with a big performance. The Fijian flyer is going through a dry spell in 2019, but with University hitting form, it’s only a The Hellyer Memorial was first contested for in 1984 in remembrance of the late great Bert matter of time until he crosses the line. Dunedin will be buoyed by the return of their Otago Hellyer. Academy props Sepa Vaka and Teague McElroy. The props will give Dunedin a physical presence up front, something they have been missing over the past couple of weeks.

KAIKORAI v TAIERI HARBOUR v SOUTHERN Kaikorai welcome Taieri to Bishopscourt as the Demons look to make it 4 wins on the Harbour and Southern will look to avoid back to back defeats when the two clubs trot and consolidate their position in the top 4. meet at Watson Park on Saturday. Both clubs, after having a perfect record after 5 The Demons after a slow start which saw them win 1 out of their first 3 games have rounds, suffered their first defeat of the season in Round 6 going down by 3 and 2 come to life, winning their last 3 fixtures, scoring an impressive average of 55 points points respectively. per match. Jonah Aoina returns for his first start of the season and will add some beef Harbour welcome back Joji Ravula to the front row, after he made his return from up front, with highly rated midfield back Sam McCall making his return from injury injury via the bench last week, whilst Jeff Ikani starts at 6, moving Joey Williams to 7 replacing Chris Whitley. Mitch Pryde continues to warm the bench and offers great and James Tomkinson to the bench. An injury to inform Fullback Lisala Halaleva see’s impact late in games. Ewan Brumwell move to the back, with Aleki Morris moving back in to the #13 jersey. v v Taieri hot their season back on track with a bonus point victory in Round 6. The Eels Southern have kept a very similar forward pack to the one that took the field in Round have won 3 lost 2 thus far and will be looking for a win here against another Top 4 6, with just the one change, that being Hiroaki Shirahma coming into the starting side hopeful having knocked Green Island off in Round 4. Otago U19 rep Brady Robertson at loosehead prop. Jermayne Maika had his best game of the season at blindside starts at hooker, whilst the continued rotation at halfback sees Bob Martin return to flanker and remains there this weekend. In the backs, Callum Brown returns to the the starting line-up. Josh Casey looks to be getting back to his 2018 form after a huge starting team with Tama Apineru favoured at 12 after impressing in his last outing. performance in Round 6. South Otago HS product Jesse Hutton is set to make his

debut for Taieri via the bench. Taieri won the last fixture at Bishopscourt 46-40

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| | ZINGARI-RICHMOND GREEN ISLAND

Kick Off: 3.00pm | Location: Montecillo Referee: Eden Brown | Assistant Referees: O. Hadfield & P. Carroll

Tevita Tongia Marcel Taani Shane Fikken Peter Mirrielees EJ Lam Cheung Bailey Matoe Jake Lane-Fowler Tim Tawakatini Reita Puatolo Alex Nettleton Sef Fa’agase Brad Primmer Daniel Mulvena Matt McCormick © Logan Taimalie Sean Jansen Vehekite Moata’ane Conrad Williams Woody Kirkwood Scott Emerson Devin Redfern Karl Still Brett Kingsbury Sunia Makasini Cole Bardwell Jacob Turrell Jesse Va’afusuaga Niven Longapoa

Junior Meafua Dylan Nel © COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF Shaun Driver Devin Stapley Head Coach: Head Coaches: Thomas Johnson Finn Strawbridge Karina Nafatali Dean Moeahu Chris McNoe Alex Barnsley Erik Va’ausuaga Assistant Coach: Keenan Masina © Sam Eriepa © Richard Lindsay Managers: Shae Tucker Sam Eriepa © Aaron Johnson Managers: Craig Duncan Willie Time Grant Henderson Patrick Osbourne Rodney Scoles Taylor Fiddes Isaak Te Hiwi

Hellyer Memorial

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UNIVERSITY DUNEDIN

Kick Off: 3.00pm | Location: Logan Park 6 Referee: Caleb Neilson | Assistant Referees: F. Hannon & L. Whitty

Grayson Hardy Kilipati Lea Henry Bell Sepasetiane Vaka

Ricky Jackson Callum Hardie Ayden Llyod Cameron Burrow

Angus Williams Ben Smith Teague McElroy Richard Thompson Joshua Retter Ben Reidy Dale Jarden Mark Grieve-Dunn ©

Josh Hill Kieran McClea Ben Freschini Tim Hogan Evaan Reihana Sam Dickson Kody Edwards Daniel Hogan Bayley Sullivan Jack McHugh © Chris Johnston Hame Toma

Dillon Hunt Jamie Mowat COACHING STAFF Connor McLeod COACHING STAFF Folau Fakatava Head Coach: Mike Williams Head Coach: George Witana Peter McIntyre Steve Mowat Rory Ward Calvin Vari Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Emeka Ilogu Jared Fahey Roy Hawker Mike Maguire Thomas Umaga-Jensen Keegan Christian-Goss Managers: Managers: Tyler Beary Oscar Schmidt -Uili Dave Shelton Dennis Su’a David Conrad Taylor Haugh Jordie Beres Harrison Boyle Jeff Foster

Jonathan Keogh Memorial

| | HARBOUR SOUTHERN

Kick Off: 3.00pm | Location: Watson Park Referee: James Doleman | Assistant Referees: C O’Brien & W. Day

Joji Ravula Austin Atiga Hiroaki Shirahama Jack Clement

Ray Nuia Aidan Spence Sam Pene Kurt Whittaker-Prendeville

Saula Mau Tim Medder Michael Mata’afa Caleb Grace

Isaiah Mapusua James Tomkinson Axel Hohneck © Louis Tili

Charles Elton © Tala Faga’soaia Pari Pari Parkinson Tom Hume

Jeff Ikani Sam Porter Jermayne Maika Mika Vaitupu

Joey Williams Simeon Latu Gregor Croudis Mitch Kelly

Solomon Pole Mikaele Mafi COACHING STAFF Jinho Mun COACHING STAFF Callum Brown Head Coach: Logan Allen Head Coach: Dominic Clapcott Ryan Nicholas Luke Herden Piliu Tavake Mackenzie Haugh Assistant Coach: Hemaua Samasoni Assistant Coach: Tama Apineru Doug Manu Warren Moffatt Aleki Morris Paul Tupai Managers: Managers: Mone Palu Brian Greer Owen Draper Michael Reggett Thomas Grant Ewan Brumwell Grant Innes Josh Buchan

| | KAIKORAI TAIERI

Kick Off: 3.00pm | Location: Bishopscourt Referee: Jono Bredin | Assistant Referees: S. Curran & T. McLean

Jonah Aoina Mitch Pryde Ethan Harrex Cam Allan-McNeil

Masaki Midorikawa Sam Wyber Brady Robertson Ryan Williams

Sidney Fidow Isimeli Tuivaga Josh Iosefa-Scott Shea Robertson

Sam Jones Jesse Hutton Petelo Sinamoni Vinnie O’Connell

Jack Whetton Connor Downey Don Lolo Nick Henderson

Christian Lio-Willie Roman Blackman Josh Brown Tatsuya Hamano

Slade McDowall © Matt Jones Alexander Niedzwiecki Corey McKay

Patrick McCurran Brodie Hume ©

Kane Johnston COACHING STAFF Bob Martin COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Head Coach: Corey Miller Taine Ranga Roger Cotton Phil Young Jordan McEntee Te-Korohi Rupene

Assistant Coach: Assistant Coaches: George Thomas Matt Whaanga Allan Lindsay Adam Whaanga Sam McCall Will Ngatai Dave Hunter Manager: Jordan Hyland Allan Crawford Tyler Ford Managers: Alastair Woods Ben Miller © Josh Casey Mike Ferguson

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ROUNDROUND 7 6 Saturday 4 May 2019 THIS WEEKS DRAW IN THE ACTION

PIRATES v NORTH OTAGO HANCOCK PARK

TAIERI v UNIVERSITY PETER JOHNSTONE PARK

GREEN ISLAND v ALHAMBRA-UNION MILLER PARK

MATCH OF THE ROUND

IN THE ACTION TIME: 1.00pm

v LOCATION: HANKCOCK PARK

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MATCH OF THE ROUND TAIERI v UNIVERSITY Taieri welcome University to Peter Johnstone Park in what will be their first ever PIRATES v NORTH OTAGO clash with the Eels looking to break University 14 game win streak.

Pirates return to Hancock Park for the first time in 2019 when they Taieri first five Sam Hollows has been a standout so far and she will relish the welcome North Otago in a top of the table clash. opportunity to take on her old club and sister Tegan. Shanae Burgess a local Year 13 Pirates have been sublime in 2019 collecting maximum points from their Taieri College pupil will make her debut for the club. Hard running fullback Tayla 3 fixtures. Their backline in particular has been most impressive with Tetlow will captain the side and she has given 110% all season. Lock Kelly Coull is multiple options to break the line. Sheree Hume has been superb in looking forward to challenging the Otago University and Otago Spirit locks and the directing the team from first five, whilst Brigid Corson showed her v battle between Otago’s best lineout jumper Jess Kendall will be an intriguing one. v

classing scoring 4 tries in Round 3. Jamie Wyatt starts at 10 for University and will look to control the game with her Athletic Marist had an impressive victory before their Easter break and educated boot. Look for elusive outsides Meg Breen, Gillian Cheung and Hinemoa will look to star open side Flanker Morgan Henderson and electric Watene to get their hands on the ball early, the trio are superb counter attackers outside back Cheyenne Cunningham to star, in what would be the and Taieri will need to be at their best to stop them.

Waitaki Wahine’s biggest upset.

GREEN ISLAND v ALHAMBRA-UNION

Green Island and Alhambra-Union clash at Miller Park in what is a must win fixture for the Grizzlies. Despite being competitive in 2019, the Grizzlies are yet to register a win and know if they want to keep their top 4 hopes alive, they will need to win here. The Grizzlies have a strong forward pack which includes locks Abby Edwards and Sara Kingsbury, along with hard running number 8 Helene Elisara. In the backs Tash Iti has been solid all season, whilst up and comer Hannah Hedges is one to watch in the midfield. Alhambra-Union currently occupy 4th spot, with a 1 win, 3 loss record. The Broncos v have played well in patches, but will be disappointed with their defence so far in season 2019. Paige Church returns to Hooker after a stint at No.8, with Jess Dermody returning to the side after a 2 week layoff with injury. Openside flanker Te Kahurangi Skelton Pue has been one of the Crazy Horses most consistent. In the backs Otago Spirit halfback Rosie Buchanan-Brown returns to the team, whilst speedster Devyn Dick makes her first start of the season on the wing.

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PIRATES NORTH OTAGO

Kick Off: 1.00pm | Location: Hancock Park Referee: Erin Doherty

Nicky Whyte Tyla Macdonald Yvonne Gregory-Hunt Pasemaca Ganitoga

Alysa Te Kanawa Kiu Vaa Kate Larkins Beth Cochrane

Gemma Tuhega Lindsay Havea Esitimoa Ngalo Carey-Mai McIntyre

Michaela Day Celine Timoko Sarah McCarron Eleanor Fletcher

Syretta Norris Nera Tautua Katana Perkins Chelsea Seddon

Holly Friskett Monique Pailee Sem Pauline Linden Alison Blanchard

Vanessa Macdonald Ella Fry Morgan Henderson Stacey Burnett

Morgan Walker Jinni Pratt

Sheree Hume Head Coach: Emma Leonard Head Coach: Neil Rhodes Brian Blanchard Vaci Vakalala Kayla Guyton-Voyce

Giana Thomas Charlotte Denny

Brigid Corson Cheyenne Cunningham

| | TAIERI UNIVERSITY

Kick Off: 1.00pm | Location: Peter Johnstone Park Referee: Andrew Clarkson

Samantha Harris Blair Taylor Morgan Schuler Isla Pringle

Alexi Kilgour Danielle Beal-Harris Claudia Hobbs Bree Thomas

Kelly Coull Emma Shaw Summer Phillips Georgia Mason

Candace Brown TBC Kate Smith Annie Bovee

Blair Taylor TBC Jess Kendall Georgina Wallace

Louise Newark Jess Holland Lily Davies Phillipa Henderson

Talia Allison TBC Julia Gorinski

Shanae Burgess COACHING STAFF Rosie Kelly COACHING STAFF

Sam Hollows Head Coach: Jamie Wyatt Head Coach: Chris Aitken Jamie Angus Eden Cruse Gillian Cheung

Manager: Haylee Budd Erica Blundell Assistant Coach: Leigh Roud Jo Ammundsen Mihi McMahon Rian Sanerive Manager: Harmony Pearce Meg Breen Terrance Kerr Tayla Tetlow © Hinemoa Watene

| | GREEN ISLAND ALHAMBRA-UNION

Kick Off: 1.00pm | Location: Miller Park Referee: T. McLean

Nikita Coubrough Sam Storer Paige Church Sophie Calteux

Sara Kingsbury Rebecca Marechal Molly Inman Andi Rosenblat

Bella Jolly Kala Tofilau Kelly Nooy Sophie Brown

Kayley Johnson Olivia George Te Kahurangi Skelton-Pue TBC

Helene Elisara Jess Dermody

Chrystal Wrigley COACHING STAFF Rosie Buchanan-Brown COACHING STAFF

Tash Iti Head Coach: Della Clark Head Coach: Doug Hill Cathy Charles Hannah McStay Devyn Dick

: Sarah Lindsay Assistant Coach: Sheyanne Downey Assistant Coach Pete Goodman Zoe Whatarau Hannah Hedges Tali Wilson-Munday Manager: Jessie Davidson Julie Woodhouse Geoff Simons

Charlotte Power Kelsey Clark

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