Hawke's Bay hang onto Log 'o Wood
- 1855
Hawke's Bay retained the Ranfurly Shield after securing a deserved 36-14 win over Wellington in Napier on Thursday.
Wellington were competitive during the early stages and, despite a converted try from Gareth Evans for Hawke's Bay, held a 9-7 lead - thanks to three Willia Ripia penalties.
However, things went pear-shaped for the visitors when Vaea Fifita was yellow-carded for not using his arms in a tackle on Evans in the 37th minute.
Hawke's Bay made their numerical advantage count and Brendon O'Connor scored their second try shortly afterwards which gave the hosts a 14-9 lead at the b…
Wellington were competitive during the early stages and, despite a converted try from Gareth Evans for Hawke's Bay, held a 9-7 lead - thanks to three Willia Ripia penalties.
However, things went pear-shaped for the visitors when Vaea Fifita was yellow-carded for not using his arms in a tackle on Evans in the 37th minute.
Hawke's Bay made their numerical advantage count and Brendon O'Connor scored their second try shortly afterwards which gave the hosts a 14-9 lead at the b…
