The Chiefs Manawa prop scored two tries and frequently cast aside Matatu defenders like tenpins as the hosts built a 19-0 lead in as many minutes. Inxcelibley that advantage crumbled as the Southerners staged a heroic rally to win the title.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
France-bound All Blacks loose forward Pita Gus Sowakula still harbour hopes of featuring at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Almost half the squad named today will be in line for their international debut next month, with 12 debutants and a further four players whose only experience in the black jersey was last year’s domestic series.
Almost half the squad named today will be in line for their international debut next month, with 12 debutants and a further four players whose only experience in the black jersey was last year’s domestic series.
Six debutants will don the black jersey in the Black Ferns side to play the NZ Barbarians this weekend.
Six debutants will don the black jersey in the Black Ferns side to play the NZ Barbarians this weekend.
The Black Ferns are taking no chances in their bid to sweep the Wallaroos, naming an unchanged starting team for the return women's rugby Test in Auckland on Saturday.
The Black Ferns have enhanced their reputation as the world's premier women's team with a convincing win over England in the Women's Super Series decider.
