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.......
