Rugby: New Zealand Secondary Schools Beat Australia in Annual Showdown

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Published: October 6, 2010

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New Zealand Secondary Schools have ended their 2010 campaign on a high with a 30-21 win over Australia Secondary Schools at Otago Boys High School. The win ensures that New Zealand will finish the year unbeaten.

New Zealand dominated the first half as they sent wave after wave of attack at Australia, who opted to kick most of their ball. Despite this, the score remained close for much of the half. After landing a penalty 15 minutes in, New Zealand finally managed to cross the line with a try under the posts to Jason Emery after one of many breaks in the midfield. TJ Perenara kicked the conversion to extend the lead to 10-0. A penalty late in the half by Dion Taumata saw Australia get onto the scoreboard, taking the halftime score to 10-3.

The first half was almost a repeat of their previous game for New Zealand, as they constantly created chances, breaking tackles in the midfield, but were unable to convert their chances into points. Australia didn't offer a lot early on, struggling to hold possession and kicking for field position rather than use their ball to attack.

It was with great relief then, that New Zealand were able to make the most of their first chance in the second half as James Lowe broke the defence and brought the ball around under the post to score a second try for New Zealand. The try was converted to give New Zealand a commanding 17-3 lead.

However, if New Zealanders have learnt one thing in sports, it's that you never write off the Aussie's. And this was no exception. Australia mounted a furious comeback, after a great buildup they were able to cross for their first try as Curtis Browning crashed over from a pick-and-go. The try went unconverted. Both teams then exchanged penalties to take the score to 20-11.

The Australian back line then showed their class, as winger Chris Feauai-Sautia scored after a good break from fullback Lewis Holland. The try was converted to take the score to 20-...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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