In near perfect conditions North Harbour faced off against Auckland West today (27/9). West came in as favourites but North Harbour had other ideas, weathering the early storm then getting up to a 17-5 lead at half time. West came back and the teams traded blows until finally West took it away 27-24 with an injury time try. Heart break for the Harbour boys but they remain in excellent spirit heading into a battle against Auckland East tomorrow.
Harbour try scorers today were Hunter Cuff, Osten Sietu, Etienne Piere. Clayton Kotze kicked two conversions, including one from the side line that we thought had won the game.
Game #2 - 27th September vs. Auckland West - Yarrow Stadium
Full-time score: Harbour 24 v Auckland West 27 (Half-time 17-5)