2016 Under 19 Seeding Tournament Starts With An Avalanche Of Points

The first round of the Under 19 Seeding Tournament started with both Manawatu and Wellington scoring an avalanche of points against their respective oppositions.

In Palmerston North, the Hurricanes Under 19 Barbarians scored first, but were then held scoreless as Wellington scored over 35 points in each half of the game.

Meanwhile, in Napier, Manawatu started their campaign with a flourish, defeating Hawkes Bay by scoring 56 points to 7. As a result, next week’s match in Wellington for Hawkes Bay is a must-win if they wish to play in the Premiership Section of the Jock Hobbs Memorial Tournament next month.

Manawatu will feel confident in making it two-from-two against the Barbarians next weekend, with Round 3 potentially being the decider for which of the three sides plays in the Championship Section of the Tournament.

NB: Owing to the Hurricanes Barbarians comprising some age-ineligible players, each of Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and Wellington will automatically register 4 Competition Points for their fixtures against the Hurricanes Barbarians. Points Differential for these matches (for use in determining Round 3 Home Advantage) will be recorded as zero.

(Published : 28/08/16)