Semi Final - Papatoetoe v Otahuhu

1 Danny Olive

2 Inoke Latu

3 James Lia

4 John Fifita

5 Taulima Latu

6 Nano Kalauta

7 Greg Foe (c)

8 Darcy Faumui

9 James Faiva

10 Henry Pouniu

11 August Aiga

12 Sam Tulemoe

13 John Vili

14 TJ Hopoi

15 Sami Tu'itupou

16 Lutui Mauala

17 Langi Tuifua

18 Kava Latu

19 John Leiataua

20 Eric Latu

21 Uelese Vavae/Ben Ringiao *one to be omitted

22 Zac Faumuina

Papatoetoe v Southern Cross

1, Danny Olive

2, Inoke Latu

3, James Lia

4, John Fifita/Kava Latu

5, Taulima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Darcy Faumui

9, James Faiva

10, Henry Pouniu

11, TJ Hopoi

12, Sam Tulemoe

13, John Vili

14, August Aiga

15, Sami Tu'ituopou

16, Lutui Mauala

17, John Leiataua

18, Eric Latu

19, Takeshi Faamasino

20 John Fifita/Kava Latu

21 Zac Faumuina

Papatoetoe v Mt Roskill Grammar

1, Danny Olive

2, Inoke Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Taulima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Darcy Faumui

9, James Faiva

10, Henry Pouniu

11, August Aiga

12, Langi Tuifua

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, TJ Hopoi

15, Sami Tu'itupou

16, Masi Tuifua

17, Uelese Vavae

18, John Leitaua

19, James Lia

20, Takeshi Faamasino

21, Kava Latu

22, Ben Ringiao

Papatoetoe v Otahuhu

1, Danny Olive

2, Inoke Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Taulima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, James Faiva

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'ituopou

12, Langi Tuifua

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, John Vili

15, Lutui Mauala

16, Masi Tuifua

17, Uelese Vavae

18, August Aiga

19, James Lia

20, Eric Latu

21, Kava Latu

22, John Leitaua/Ben Ringiao*

*one to be omitted from match day squad.

Papatoetoe v Onehunga

1, Zac Faumuina

2, Inoke Latu

3, James Lia

4, John Fifita

5, Taulima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, August Aiga

12, Langi Tuifua

13, Uelese Vavae

14, Lutui Mauala

15, John Vili

16, Masi Tuifua

17, TJ Hopoi

18, Sami Tu'itupou

19, Kava Latu

20, Eric Latu

21, Ben Ringiao

22, Danny Olive

Papatoetoe v Dilworth

1, Zac Faumuina

2, Inoke Latu

3, James Lia

4, John Fifita

5, Taulima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Uelese Vavae

13, Langi Tuifua (c)

14, Lutui Mauala

15, John Vili

16, August Aiga

17, TJ Hopoi

18, Sam Tulemoe

19, Kava Latu

20, Eric Latu

21, Takeshi Faamasino

22, Danny Olive

Papatoetoe 22 Macleans 19

Again it was a performance in which we saw the two sides of the Papatoetoe 1st XV, at times they were on fire and scored almost at will and then at others they switched off and allowed an ordinary Macleans team back into the game. A slow start, the first one of the season saw Macleans take an early 14 point lead. This could prove to be a defining point in the teams season as it meant the Papatoetoe team had to pull together and show what character they really have. 3 tries including a great cross field kick and catch 2 of which were superbly converted from the touchline by Henry Pouniu put Papatoetoe ahead. This should have been the catalyst for the home team to push on and post a big score but they went back into their shells and let Macleans come within a whisker of stealing the win at the last minute.

This win and the results so far should have given the Papatoetoe team a lot of self confidence heading into the last game of the 1st round sitting in 1st place on the table. Dilworth will provide another big challenge next week and the goal for Papatoetoe must now be to head into the Championship round unbeaten. The Championship is there for Papatoetoe to win.......

Papatoetoe v Macleans

1, Danny Olive

2, Inoke Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Lima Latu

6, Nano Kalauta

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Sam Tulemoe

13, Langi Tuifua

14, August Aiga

15, John Vili

16, James Faiva

17, Lutui Mauala

18, Uelese Vavae

19, John Leitaua

20, Eric Latu

21, Takeshi Faamasino

22, Kava Latu

Team to play Marcellin

1, James Lia

2, Inoke Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Ben Ringiao

6, Lima Latu

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Langi Tuifua (C)

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, TJ Hopoi

15, John Vili

16, Masi Tuifua

17, Nano Kalauta

18, Lutui Mauala

19, Uelese Vavae

20, Kava Latu

21, Eric Latu

22, Takeshi Faamasino

Papatoetoe 44 Mangere 0

Team to play Mangere....

1, James Lia

2, Eric Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Kava Latu

6, Inoke Latu

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Langi Tuifua (captain)

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, Lutui Mauala

15, John Vili

16, Masi Tuifua

17, TJ Hopoi

18, Uelese Vavae

19, August Aiga

20, Nano Kalauta

21, Lima Latu

22, Takeshi Faamasino

Papatoetoe 35 Avondale 11

An improvement in the weather meant that the Papatoetoe backs were always going to have more chance to run with the ball, however it was pleasing to see the team stick to the game plan which is beginning to develop. The defence was again proving difficult to break and it was only a lapse in concentration which allowed Avondale their try. The forwards are starting to get into their work and their were standout performances from Kava Latu and Zac Faumuina who caused damage every time he had the ball in hand. Henry Pouniu controlled the game from 1st Five and showed that increased confidence is going to make him a dangerous opponent in the coming weeks.

Scorers were:

Tries:

Zac Faumuina

Danny Olive

John Vili

Sam Tulemoe x 2

Penalty:

Sam Tulemoe

Drop Goal:

Henry Pouniu

Conversion

Sam Tulemoe

Langi Tuifua

Bang......

Team to play Avondale....

1, James Lia

2, Eric Latu

3, Zac Faumuina

4, John Fifita

5, Kava Latu

6, Inoke Latu

7, Greg Foe

8, Darcy Faumui

9, Harry Pualau

10, Henry Pouniu

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Langi Tuifua (Captain)

13, Sam Tulemoe

14 Lutui Mauala

15 John Vili

16, Masi Tuifua

17, August Aiga

18, Nano Kalauta

19 TJ Hopoi

20 Ben Ringiao

21 Danny Olive

22 Lima Latu

Papatoetoe 27 Howick 6

What a difference a week makes......following last weeks close victory against Liston, Papatoetoe produced a performance that showed they are growing as a team. They stuck to their game plan throughout the game and unleashed what is proving to be a lethal backline only when the opportunities were there. 7 tries scored in two games is a great start to the season. More pleasing is the fact that no tries have been scored against us and our defence has never been in serious danger. Tougher challenges lie ahead though and continued improvement and continuous pride in our defensive record is a must. Well done boys this was a huge step in the right direction we just need to keep our intensity for the whole 80 minutes now.

The Hallowed Turf of Papatoetoe #1

Papatoetoe 17 Liston 15

Tricky weather conditions meant that it was never going to be a day for running rugby, but the conditions should have played into Papatoetoe's hands given the size of their forward pack. Sadly the Papatoetoe team took too long to follow their game plan and let their forwards drive close to the ruck which made this a much closer game than it should have been.

Three tries were scored by Greg Foe, Danny Olive and Lutui Mauala which was pleasing as was the defence which restricted Liston to only 5 penalty kicks and they never looked like making a clean break through the Papatoetoe line.

There were many positives from the game but if Papatoetoe are to mount a serious challenge on the 1B competition they must start following their game plan from the start of each game as there are much tougher challenges ahead.

Team to play Liston - Game 1

Kick off 12pm

Venue: Papatoetoe High #1

1 D Olive

2 E Latu

3 Z Faumuina

4 J Fifita

5 B Ringiao

6 I Latu

7 G Foe

8 D Faumui

9 H Pualau

10 H Pouniu

11 S Tu'itupou

12 L Tuifua (Captain)

13 S Tulemoe

14 N Kalauta

15 J Vili

16 M Tuifua

17 T Hopoi

18 L Mauala

19 A Aiga

20 J Lia

21 T Faamasino

22 K Latu

Photos from the World Champs

World Champs!!!

A fantastic week at the World Schools Sports Festival was capped off with a fantastic 29-0 victory in the final over Knox Grammar. The team saved their best performance for the final, showing glimpses of the attacking firepower that this team has at it's disposal. It looks to be an exciting season ahead if the team can realise it's full potential.

Whilst there is no trophy for this award it should be noted that our team player of the tournament was Greg Foe, who performed at a high level in all games and drew much praise from opposition coaches. A big season is ahead of him if he continues in this manner.

So the first cup is in the cabinet lets add the 1B shield to it as well!!

Well done boys, it was a fantastic effort!!!

Team to Play Manurewa

Team to play Manurewa:

Time: 4pm

Venue: Papatoetoe High

1 Zach Faumuina

2 Inoke Latu

3 Danny Olive

4 John Fifita

5 Ben Ringiao

6 TBC

7 Greg Foe

8 Darcy Faumui

9 Harry Pualau

10 Henry Pouniu

11 Sami Tu'itupou

12 Sam Tulemoe

13 Langi Tuifua (Captain)

14 Nano Kalauta

15 John Vili

Subs (from)

James Parry

James Lia

Kava Latu

Tupe Va/Lima Latu

Masi Tuifua

Lutui Mauala

John Leitauta

Training Times Reminder

Remember that training takes place on the following days:

Monday: PM

Tuesday: AM & PM

Thursday: AM & PM

Lets make sure that we're all turning up for these last few weeks of pre season.

Is this the first of many?????

2009 1st XV Squad Announced

The squad for the 2009 1st XV competition has been named today:

1 Danny Olive
2 Inoke Latu
3 James Lia
4 John Fifita
5 Ben Ringiao
6 Tupe Va
7 Greg Foe
8 Zac Faumuina
9 Harry Pualau
10 Henry Pouniu
11 John Vili
12 Sam Tulemoe
13 Langi Tuifua
14 Sami Tu'itupou
15 Lutui Mauala

16 Takeshi Faamasino
17 James Parry
18 Kava Latu
19 Darcy Faumui
20 Lima Latu
21 TJ Hopoi
22 Nano Kalauta
23 Masi Tuifua
24 August Aiga
* Not considered at this stage due to injury Tyron Samuelu*

Please remember that at this stage we are only allowed 22 players in the squad so there is still competition. Also remember that this could increase to 28 players meaning there are still 4 potential places.

I would like to thank everyone who has trained hard over the summer especially those who haven't made it at this stage. As last night showed we have a lot of work to do but i still have total faith in your ability to compete for the 1B title.

2009 Season

Training is well underway for the 2009 season. Important dates to remember:

13th March 7pm Game v Aorere College @ East Tamaki Rugby Club

3rd April 4pm Game v Manurewa @ Papatoetoe High