Under 18's Bounce Back
8th October 2009 03:08PM
Waikato Under 18s bounced back from their surprise loss to Bay of Plenty by beating Northland 16-0.
Waikato totally dominated by having control of all set pieces. Todd Doolan controlled play by keeping his team down the right end of the field.
The game was played in horrible conditions at Hikirangi and by the end of the game the two teams could hardly be recognised.
Waikato scored 2 tries through hooker Sam Van Der Valk and Navi Sikivou.
Todd Doolan added two long ranged penalty kicks in the second half that secured the victory.
Players that stood out were Openside flanker Damian Bardoul, Blindside Eli Atkins and Fullback Henare Heta-Herangi .
Scorers against Northland Try - Sam van der Valk and Navi Sikivou. Two penalty goals from Todd Doolan
