Photo's from St Pauls

Photo's from the game at St Pauls:

Papatoetoe 10 St Pauls 17

A disappointing performance from a Papatoetoe team that had faced a difficult week with off field incidents disrupting preparation for what should have been an opportunity to cement their position as the top team in Pool 1 of the 1B competition.

Papatoetoe showed an alarming disregard for their game plan and the result of this was that St Pauls were able to impose their style of rugby onto the game. Strong running from a number of the St Pauls players coupled with poor tackling from Papatoetoe meant that St Pauls were able to play the game in the Papatoetoe half for almost the entire game.

On a plus the backrow of Greg Foe, Taulima Latua and Sione Tonga is starting to really work well together and had an excellent game, also the goal kicking from James Faiva continued it's improvement and is starting to look like a real weapon.

The Papatoetoe players are going to need to look very closely at the performance in this game and answer some difficult questions to allow them to move forwards and challenge for the championship in the Top 8 that is fast approaching. This starts with the last game of the group stage against Hillary College on Friday 11th June at College Rifles RFC.

Team to play St Pauls College

*Team is likely to change dependent on fitness tests of several players*

1, Inoke Latu

2, Eric Latu

3, James Lia

4, John Fifita

5, Kava Latu

6, Sione Tonga

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Taulima Latu

9, James Faiva

10, Harry Pualau

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Nano Kalauta

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, TJ Hopoi

15, John Vili

16, Uelese Vavae

17, Jayden Mika

18, Michael Ki

19, Aisake Tu'itupou

20, Sean Lepua

21, Takeshi Faamasino

22, Danny Olive

Papatoetoe 50 Marcelin 0

Played in surprisingly sunny conditions Papatoetoe welcomed Marcelin to their last home game of the 1st round of the 1B competition. It was expected to be a tough game and the first 15 minutes lived up to that expectation. Both sides had their chances however, poor execution and decision making from both teams meant that Papatoetoe went in at half time only 12-0 in front.

The halftime talk must of had an effect on the Papatoetoe team as they came out firing and scored almost at will. Excellent work at the set piece disrupted the Marcelin possession which caused a problem for the visitors.

Papatoetoe can now look forward to next weeks game v St Pauls in the clash of the two unbeaten teams left in the pool.

Team to play Marcelin College

1, Inoke Latu

2, Eric Latu

3, Takeshi Faamasino

4, John Fifita

5, Kava Latu

6, Sione Tonga

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Taulima Latu

9, James Faiva

10, Harry Pualau

11, TJ Hopoi

12, Nano Kalauta

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, August Aiga

15, John Vili

16, Jayden Mika

17, Mike Ki

18, Kardia Siaki

19, James Lia

20, Danny Olive

21, Aisake Tu'itupou

Team to Play Avondale

1, Inoke Latu
2, Eric Latu

3, James Lia

4, John Fifita

5, Kava Latu

6, Sione Tonga

7, Greg Foe (c)

8, Taulima Latu

9, James Faiva

10, Harry Pualau

11, Sami Tu'itupou

12, Nano Kalauta

13, Sam Tulemoe

14, August Aiga

15, TJ Hopoi

16, Jayden Mika

17, Mike Ki

18, John Vili

19, Uelese Vavae

20, Aisake Tu'itupou

21, Takeshi Faamasino

22, Danny Olive

Papatoetoe 44 One Tree Hill 6

Played in perfect conditions on the Spectacular surface at College Rifles Papatoetoe produced a performance that showed that their hard work is starting to pay off.

The backs added width to their game and showed that when they play to their stregnths they are very hard to stop. The forwards produced a steady stream of fast ruck ball and this was used with great effect. It's pleasing to see the development in what the team are doing on a weekly basis. This was a win built on some solid work at the set piece with the scrum once again showing that it is going to be a weapon for the team this year.

Once again we had fantastic support from our parents and other supporters and for that we are really greatful! We look forward to seeing you next weekend!

Thank you to College Rifles for hosting us, we hope to come back and play on your $2 million surface again.

Team to play One Tree Hill College

1 Danny Olive

2 Eric Latu

3 Takeshi Faamasino

4 John Fifita

5 Kava Latu

6 Sione Tonga

7 Greg Foe (c)

8 Sean Lepua

9 James Faiva

10 Henry Pouniu

11 Sami Tu'itupou

12 Nano Kalauta

13 John Vili

14 August Aiga

15 TJ Hopoi

16 Harry Pualau

17 Sam Tulemoe

18 Jayden Mika

19 Mike Ki

20 Inoke Latu

21 James Lia

22 Taulima Latu

Papatoetoe 39 Edgewater 12