The Nationwide Provincial Championship is in full swing with six rounds of competitors accomplished.
Tasman held off Wellington of their first Ranfurly Protect defence after beating Hawke’s Bay final week, whereas quite a lot of first fives put up file scoring hauls.
Listed below are 4 of one of the best performers from the most recent spherical of the Bunnings NPC.
D’Angelo Leuila (Waikato)
Had a day of goals in Waikato’s 50-5 slaying of Hawke’s Bay in Hamilton scoring 4 tries and 35 factors; simply two factors shy of the file for many factors by a person in an NPC Division I match established by Ben Blair of Canterbury in 1999. Bruce Reihana scored 35 factors for Waikato in opposition to North Otago in 2000.
Leuila can blow cold and warm however when he’s on issues occur. His second attempt concerned regathering a fortuitous chip whereas his fourth noticed him steamroll previous a lock, flanker and outdoors again. Unusually huge for a primary five-eighth and with a prodigious left meals, a assured Leuila is a large menace.
Waikato made a poor begin to the season however within the final month have had three wins and ran defending champions Taranaki shut in New Plymouth. With All Blacks Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau and Quinn Tupaea probably again within the roster lengthy Waikato might come dwelling with a moist sail.
North Harbour’s first five-eighth Tane Edmed scored 33 factors for North Harbour of their 58-19 crushing of Manawat?. The North Harbour file for many factors by a person in a recreation is held by Frano Botica with 34 in opposition to Queensland Nation in 1985.
Match Abstract 
Timoci Tavatavanawai (Tasman) `
`When Tasman misplaced veteran hooker Quentin MacDonald and captain Quentin Unusual within the opening quarter of the Ranfurly Protect recreation yesterday, issues regarded ropey. As a substitute, Tasman was niggly and extra medical when it counted with talisman winger Timoci Tavatavanawai to the fore.
Tavatavanawai leads the NPC for defenders overwhelmed, breakdown turnovers and ranks fifth in offloads. An absolute beast who seeks work scored a cracking try to if he isolates a ball service Tavatavanawai is dynamite. There was additionally an eye catching show and check out by Kyren Taumoefolau. In a compromised pack there was an enormous shift by Antonio Shalfoon (17 tackles).
Tjay Clarke (Wellington)
It wasn’t a classic day for the Lions in Blenheim yesterday, outhustled by a extra determined Tasman 28-15 of their failed Ranfurly Protect problem.
Nevertheless, utility again Tjay Clarke made essentially the most of his probabilities coming off the bench and scoring yet one more attempt – the sixth recreation in a row by which he has scored.
Clarke is perhaps the largest overachiever in Wellington rugby. His First XV profession at St Patrick’s School, Silverstream was strong, however hardly headline-grabbing. Since becoming a member of the Petone membership, Clarke has matured into the Villagers captain at 21. His booming left foot is a compelling level of distinction and his confidence in attacking is rising sharply.
In response to the Rugby Database, the file for many tries in a row is 9 by Karl Te Nana in 1997. Bernie Fraser (1980-1981), George Moala (2014-2015), and Salesi Rayasi (2020) every scored eight tries in a row. John Timu (1990-1991) and Hosea Gear (2008) scored seven on the bounce Mike Clamp (1980-81, 1984-85), Joeli Vidiri (1995), Jonah Lomu (2001), Lelia Masaga (2010) and Josh McKay (2017) have every scored six tries in a match.
Kurt Eklund (Bay of Lots)
Within the battle between the Blues Tremendous Rugby successful hookers it was Kurt Eklund gained emerged triumphant over Ricky Riccitelli. Neither is especially flashy however while you have a look at the All Blacks wobbles at current neither could be a foul pair of fingers. Eklund made 17 tackles, scored a Forty ninth-minute attempt, and was a mannequin of consistency lasting 67 minutes within the Steamers’ 33-20 win over Taranaki.
