The Late Mail: Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
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Round 11 of New Zealand's Bartercard Cup competition saw most of the game played in very wet conditions. The game between Wellington and the Hibiscus Coast Raiders due to be played in Wellington on Saturday afternoon was finally abandoned due to atrocious conditions.
The Tigers found the going tough against the Central Falcons on Friday night but once again their home ground advantage at Albany came through for them as they ran away for the win.
Eastern Tornadoes found their form to put on a solid performance against the Glenora Bears and keep themselves in contention for a play-off spot.
Otahuhu Ellerslie with one game in hand hold onto second position after a tough game against Counties Manakau Jetz. The Jetz are still in 6th position nipping at the heels of the Top 5.
Both the Eastern Tornadoes and Otahuhu Ellerslie have the next Round on the sidelines, as they have played their Round 12 match already.
Just as the Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions appeared to be getting the calls and surging to their first win in almost two months, once again they switched off. After the Stallions levelled the game at 12-12, the Lions scored three tries and 16 points in a 12 minutes in the second half, to win by 28-16.
The Canterbury Bulls showed once they will again be around at finals time and have no fear of playing away as both they and the Marist Richmond Brothers put on a fine display at Ericsson. Very level pegging right throughout the match by the two talented sides saw the score levelled up continuously. The match winning try scored with just eight minutes left on the clock by Brothers fullback Jan Tiavale.
BARTERCARD CUP RESULTS - ROUND 11:
Friday 16 July 2004
North Harbour Tigers vs Central Falcons North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
North Harbour Tigers 28 W. Roberts, G. Macpherson, L. Copestake, J. Golf, J. Trott, C. Tupou : Tries J. Trott (2) : Goals
Central Falcons 12 T. Clune, S. Whakarau : Tries N. Hohaia (2) : Goals
Halftime Score : 12 - 10 To Central Falcons
Saturday 17 July 2004
Glenora Bears vs Eastern Tornadoes Harold Moody Park, Auckland
Eastern Tornadoes 42 Z. Luisi, J. Murphy, K. Fakalata, K. Mene, H. Rangi (2), L. Lafaele (2) : Tries H. Rangi (5) : Goals
Glenora Bears 18 T. Papali'i, B. Valeni, D. Shepherd : Tries B. Stewart (3) : Goals
Halftime Score : 32 - 6 To Eastern Tornadoes
Counties Manukau Jetz vs Otahuhu Ellerslie Massey Park Papakura, Auckland
Otahuhu Ellerslie 22 D. Fisi'iahi, P. Fisi'iahi, C. Vuna, G. Va'afuasaga : Tries C. Wetini (1), T. Pulini (2) : Goals
Counties Manukau Jetz 14 L. Finnerty, J. Karaitiana, G. Eliki : Tries L. Finnerty (1) : Goals
Halftime Score : 16 - 8 To Otahuhu Ellerslie
Waicoa Bay Stallions vs Mt Albert Lions Resthills Park, Hamilton
Mt Albert Lions 28 M. Manu, J. Tau, L. Talamaivao, R. Baxter (2) : Tries S. Buckingham (4) : Goals
Waicoa Bay Stallions 16 H. Wilson, C. Norton, S. Andrews : Tries T. Matthews (2) : Goals
Halftime Score : 10 - 0 To Mt Albert Lions
Wellington vs Hibiscus Coast Raiders Wise Park, Wellington
Game Unable To Take Place Due To Conditions
Sunday 18 July 2004
Marist Richmond Brothers vs Canterbury Bulls Ericsson Stadium, Auckland (Curtain Raiser To Warriors vs Rabbitohs)
Marist Richmond Brothers 20 A. Murray, M. Taulapapa, J. Tiavale (2) : Tries G. Rota (2) : Goals
Canterbury Bulls 14 A. Auimatagi, S. Wallace, C. Newton : Tries M. Clarkson (1) : Goals
Halftime Score : 4 - 4 Draw
BARTERCARD CUP - ROUND 12 FIXTURES:
Saturday 24 July 2004
Hibiscus Coast Raiders vs Glenora Bears Stanmore Bay Reserve, Whangaparaoa 2.30pm Kick Off
Waicoa Bay Stallions vs Central Falcons Davies Park, Huntly 3.00pm Kick Off
Sunday 25 July 2004
Wellington vs Marist Richmond Brothers Hutt Recreation Ground, Wellington 2.30pm Kick Off
Counties Manukau Jetz vs North Harbour Tigers Massey Park Papakura, Auckland 2.30pm Kick Off
Mt Albert Lions vs Canterbury Bulls Unitec Mt Albert, Auckland 2.30pm Kick Off