Photo's from Macleans game

Papatoetoe 19 Macleans 5

Papatoetoe secured a home semi final clash with St Pauls on the back of an outstanding defensive effort. It was always going to be a game in which both teams were going to have to contend with a strong wind blowing down the pitch. Macleans played with the wind at their back in the first half and tried to keep Papatoetoe pegged into their own 22. Inaccurate kicking and a slow kick chase hampered their tactics however and Papatoetoe were able to go in at half time at 0-0. With the wind now at their backs Papatoetoe were able to execute a strong kicking game and keep Macleans under pressure. When the opportunities arose the home team executed well and scored three good tries two of which were superbly converted from the sideline.

This was a much improved performance from the Papatoetoe team and allows them to move forward into their semi final next week full of confidence. Man of the Match went to outstanding half back Sami Tu'itupou.

Team to play Macleans

1 Inoke Latu

2 Eric Latu

3 Danny Olive

4 John Fifita

5 Kava Latu

6 Taulima Latu

7 Sione Tonga

8 Greg Foe (c)

9 Sami Tu'itupou

10 James Favia

11 TJ Hopoi

12 Nano Kalauta

13 Sam Tulemoe

14 Mike Ki

15 John Vili

16 Jayden Mika

17 August Aiga

18 Henry Pouniu

19 Sean Lepua

20 Aisake Tu'itupou

21 James Lia

22 Takeshi Fa'asmasino

Photo's from Onehunga game

Papatoetoe 10 Onehunga High 23

This was a timely wake up call for the Papatoetoe team, that at this stage in the season not being accurate at set piece will be punished. This was certainly the case this week where the Onehunga lineout controlled both their own and Papatoetoe possession. With the little ball that Papatoetoe had they showed that they were more than competitive. At half time Onehunga were ahead 5-3 and the game was in the balance however it was evident that Onehunga were hungrier for the result and they gradually started to pull away. Papatoetoe finished strongly however it was too late to affect the score.

This result leads Papatoetoe into their last home game of the season against Macleans in what will be a must win game for the home team. The destiny of the team is now firmly in their hands, they have shown when they play to their full ability they are amongst the strongest in the competition however they need to be consistent in their performances.

Team to play Onehunga High

1 Inoke Latu

2 Eric Latu

3 Danny Olive

4 John Fifita

5 Kava Latu

6 Taulima Latu

7 Sione Tonga

8 Greg Foe (c)

9 Sami Tu'itupou

10 James Faiva

11 August Aiga

12 Nano Kalauta

13 Sam Tulemoe

14 Mike Ki

15 John Vili

16 TJ Hopoi

17 Jayden Mika

18 Kardia Siaki

19 Sean Lepua

20 Aisake Tu'itupou

21 James Lia

22 Takeshi Fa'amasino