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| ?Sharks Just Beaten? | |||||||
| The Dargaville Ford Western Sharks Beaurepaires Premier team was just squeezed out 29-27 by Mid Northern in Northland wide Club rugby on Saturday 30th April. Plyed at R.D.1 Park Dargaville, a sizeable crowd of supporters enjoyed a close contest, with the Sharks holding the upper hand in the first half leading 17-5 at he break, and Mid Northern, with the sun and wind advantage reversing the role in the second half to claw their way back and sneak victory. | |||||||
| Sharks front rowers Rusty Williamson, Matt Breed and Paul Horner all had useful outings, with Solomon Palu, who featured in some powerful bursts and Regan Walters good value too.� Lock Aaron Llambly ruled the lineouts, with his general play first class as well.� Centre Phil Langdon shone once again deserving his brace of tries, second five Scott McDermott had a strong match and halfback Haydn Andrewes featured some quality passing. Roger Rowse at full back, once he had gauged the wind with a couple of ?sighters?, gave a top goal kicking exhibition with a 5 penalty and 1 converion haul, including a couple from near 50 metres. | |||||||
| The Morfett Autos Western Sharks reserve team gave a good account of themselves, although going down 24-14 to a strong Mid Nothern team in a hard fought curtain raiser. The Sharks travel to Awanui next Sat 7th May | |||||||
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